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Guide to Combating Corruption & Fraud in International Development Projects

  • Detection
    • Complaints
      • General initial interview questions
      • How to Generate Complaints and Reports
      • List of fraud reporting sites for Multilateral Development Banks
    • Red Flags
      • Red Flags Listed by Project Cycle
      • “Visible red flags” of Implementation Fraud
      • Proactive Fraud Detection Tests
    • Due Diligence
      • “Top Five” Due Diligence Background Checks
      • Free and Subscription Internet Sites
      • Local and On-Site Due Diligence Checks
      • Due Diligence Service Providers
  • Proof
    • Proving Common Schemes
      • Corruption Schemes
      • Bid Rigging Schemes
      • Collusive Bidding Schemes
      • Fraud Schemes
      • The Basic Steps of a Complex Fraud and Corruption Investigation
    • Elements of Proof for Sanctionable Offenses
      • Elements of Proof of Corrupt Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Obstructive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Coercive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Collusive Practices
      • Elements of Proof of Fraudulent Practices
  • Evidence
    • The Basics of Evidence for Investigators
  • Prevention
    • Anti-fraud Resources
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Corporate registries and business directories

US and International Business Directories

Research Clinic: Businesses

dnb.com

corporateinformation.com

moodys.com

netronline.com

searchsystems.net

onlinesearches.com

sec.gov/edgar  (info on publicly traded companies)

Guidestar.org (US not-for profit corporate listings)

Subscription sites:

dnb.com

lexisnexis.com

accurint.com

bloomberglaw.com

Canada Corporate Filings and Company Information

sedar.com (publicly traded companies)

searchsystems.net (for provincial listings)

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS DIRECTORIES

Research Clinic: Businesses

factfind.com

companieshouse.gov.uk

e-justice.europa.eu/topics/registers-business-insolvency-land/business-registers-search-company-eu_en

rba.co.uk/sources/registers.htm

scottishlaw.org.uk/corporate/registrars.html

company-registers.info/en

searchsystems.net

publicrecordcenter.com/international_background_check.htm

worldbank.org/en/businessready

UK CORPORATE FILINGS AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Companieshouse.gov.uk

INDIA CORPORATE FILINGS AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Mca.gov.in

Icra.in (database that rates Indian contractors)

MIDDLE EASTERN CORPORATE FILINGS AND COMPANY INFORMATION

Zawya.com/mena/en/companies/

CORPORATE CREDIT REPORTS IN 200 COUNTRIES

Creditsafe.com

SUBSCRIPTION DATABASE OF CUSTOMS AND SHIP MANIFESTS:

S&Pglobal.com

Category: Due Diligence Background Checks

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