Facts thathold up.
Private investigators in Berlin for companies, law firms and private clients across Europe. We establish what really happened and document it so it stands up in court, in the boardroom and at the negotiating table.
We don't talk about our cases. Not even here.
Every engagement is bound by confidentiality. That is why this site has no case studies, no client names and no names of our investigators. What it does have is a precise account of what we do and how we work.
Only we read your enquiry. Only you receive the findings.
The full range, from one firm
We take on every kind of investigation. Which methods are permitted depends on the country and the purpose. We check that before every engagement and set it out in writing.
Corporate and transactions
For management, investors, compliance teams and in-house counsel.
Pre-acquisition due diligence
Before you buy, invest or sign: we look into target companies, owners and management beyond what the data room shows.
- Beneficial owners and ownership chains
- Integrity and track record of management
- Reputation and sanctions screening
- Hidden links and conflicts of interest
Internal investigations
When something is wrong inside the organisation, we establish the facts impartially and in a form usable under employment law.
- Embezzlement, misappropriation and expense fraud
- Breaches of non-compete obligations
- Leaks of know-how and trade secrets
- Well-founded doubts about sick leave
Business partners and staff
Background checks on key hires, suppliers and distributors, within the limits of data protection law.
- CV and qualification verification
- Creditworthiness, registry records and insolvency history
- Supplier and distributor vetting
Brand and product protection
We trace counterfeits, grey-market goods and contract breaches back to their source.
- Test purchases and evidence gathering
- Identifying supply sources and distribution channels
- Groundwork for civil and criminal action
Legal and financial
For law firms, insolvency practitioners, creditors and victims of fraud.
Financial investigations and asset tracing
We follow the money and bring to light assets that were meant to stay hidden, including across borders.
- Asset and real-estate searches
- Offshore companies and nominee structures
- Support for enforcement and insolvency proceedings
Litigation support
We gather facts and evidence for civil, employment, family and criminal proceedings, in coordination with your lawyers.
- Investigation reports prepared for use in court
- Tracing witnesses and addresses
- Investigator testimony in court
Fraud and economic crime
In investment, purchase and advance-fee fraud, we establish who is behind it and what can be recovered.
- Identifying perpetrators and structures
- Case files prepared for criminal complaints and civil claims
Tracing people
We locate debtors, heirs, witnesses and people with whom contact has been lost.
- Debtors and opposing parties
- Heir tracing
- Missing relatives, in coordination with the authorities
Romance scams and online fraud
Who is behind an online profile, whether a new acquaintance is genuine, where the money went: we investigate, ideally before more damage is done.
- Identity checks on online contacts
- Romance scams and online investment fraud
- Evidence for your bank, the police and your lawyer
OSINT research
Systematic analysis of open sources on people, companies and networks.
- Profiles from registries, media and social networks
- Link analysis
- Documentation with timestamps and sources
Cyberstalking and defamation
We identify the anonymous authors of online threats, defamation and harassment.
- Attributing anonymous accounts
- Evidence for injunctions and criminal complaints
Digital evidence preservation
We capture online content so that it can later be used as evidence.
- Verifiable captures of websites and profiles
- Work with IT forensic specialists where needed
Surveillance and private clients
For individuals, families and their lawyers.
Surveillance
Lawful observation with complete documentation, carried out by experienced teams.
- Single-operative and team surveillance, including across borders
- Photo and video documentation within the law
- Daily reports during the operation
Relationships and marriage
When you need certainty, we provide it calmly and with complete discretion.
- Investigating suspected infidelity
- Evidence for maintenance proceedings, such as an established new partnership
Family and custody
We document facts relevant to children's welfare and to family court proceedings.
- Contact and custody matters
- Evidence of income and assets
Background checks for individuals
Before a relationship, a business deal or a major expense: we check that the other person is who they claim to be.
- Identity and personal history
- Tenants, landlords and contractors
How an engagement works
Before any work begins, you know what we will do, what is legally possible and what it will cost.
Confidential first conversation
You tell us what is going on, by phone, by video or in person in Berlin. The conversation is confidential and carries no obligation.
Legal check and scoping
We check which investigative measures are permitted in the country concerned and agree the goals and limits of the assignment.
Engagement and budget
You receive a written proposal with the scope of work and a cost ceiling. We start only once you approve it.
Investigation
A team selected for your case does the work. You have one named contact and receive interim updates.
Report
You receive a report with supporting evidence, prepared for use in court. If needed, the investigator testifies as a witness.
Working across Europe
Many cases do not stop at a border. Assets are held abroad, opposing parties move, networks are international. We work throughout Europe, with our own teams and with vetted partners on the ground.
The law is not the same everywhere. What is permitted in Germany may be regulated differently in Italy or France. For every engagement we therefore check which investigative measures the relevant jurisdiction allows, and record it in the engagement terms.
- Based inBerlin
- Area of operationEurope, subject to case-by-case review
- Working languagesEnglish, German, Italian
About Indicia
Indicia was founded by Bernardo Reviera, who has worked as an investigator for more than 25 years: ten years in the United States, licensed in Utah and Michigan; then in Italy, on financial investigations, due diligence, litigation support and private matters, with a focus on online fraud and digital investigation from 2010 onwards. Since 2021 he has worked from Berlin, concentrating on corporate cases and operational surveillance.
For each case we assemble a team of experienced investigators suited to the assignment, the country and the language. We do not publish their names. That protects them, and it protects your investigation.
Working with the authorities. We have worked with public authorities on a range of cases, and we prepare our findings so that the police, prosecutors and courts can act on them.
Confidential enquiry
Describe your situation in a few sentences. We will reply within one working day and suggest a first conversation. We prefer to discuss details in person rather than in writing.
Indicia Investigations Frankfurter Allee 6110247 Berlin, Germany
Meetings by appointment only
contact@indiciagroup.com