Introducing Michael Tapling, VP of US Operations
Conflict International’s US operations are expanding, and we are pleased to announce Michael Tapling as VP across our offices in the United States.Michael has more than decade of experience in carrying out investigations and is a crucial part of the team for both domestic investigations and those that cross internationally
Conflict’s Mike LaCorte speaking at SPI dinner in New York
Conflict International’s CEO Mike LaCorte will be a guest at the Society of Professional Investigators (SPI) dinner meeting in New York next week.Mike will discuss the differences, complexities and methodologies associated with conducting international investigations in Europe versus the United States.The event, on May 19 from 6 - 8.30pm, is
Conflict provides security to NYC based restaurant
A family run restaurant in New York City was recently subject to attacks and harassment as a result of the Russian involvement in Ukraine.Russian Samovar, on W 52nd Street, is run by three generations of the same family and has been a staple in the New York City based Russian
Russian cyber attack threat looms large
Last month, when Vladimir Putin launched Russia’s devastating attack on Ukraine, it was clear to all observers that international security would be entering a period of intense pressure. A global nuclear power igniting a war in modern Europe threatened the physical safety of citizens worldwide, but those in the know
Conflict participates in Chicago business development event
Conflict’s Director of Compliance and Development Roger Bescoby was this week invited to participate in a round table event in Miami, Florida presented by the City of Chicago.Entitled “World Business Chicago” and hosted by City Mayor Lori Lightfoot, the gathering included business leaders and entrepreneurs from across the US including
Conflict attends Soccerex in Miami
Conflict International’s Director of Compliance and Development Roger Bescoby was delighted to ditch the cold North West of England for a few days and head across the Atlantic to tropical Miami to attend the Soccerex Americas Conference.Soccerex is a key event in the global football calendar aiming to broaden the
Tinder Swindler brings romance scams back into the limelight
Netflix’s most recent must watch show, The Tinder Swindler, details the story of a man who managed to sustain a luxurious lifestyle using embezzled funds from multiple women he met on the popular dating app Tinder.Posing as the ‘prince of the diamond industry’, Simon Leviev, real name Shimon Hayut, matched
Ukraine tensions bring UK cyber security into focus
While the world watches with bated breath at the prospect of a Russian invasion of Ukraine, the first shots may have already been fired – in the virtual battlefield.That is the conclusion of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a UK Government Agency tasked with supporting the most critical organisations
£92m lost to dating scams last year
The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau (NFIB) recently reported a staggering £92m was lost last year to online dating scams. Even more shockingly, it is likely that the true figure is much larger, with police fearing that many people are simply too ashamed to admit their error, instead choosing to keep
Pre-Marital Check: Is the truth really the truth?
What information can you find out in a background check?At Conflict International, we compile detailed pre-marital checks, employment background checks and reports into an individual's employment history, lifestyle and financial background. A search will uncover employment status, history and also check for adverse credit history.We can also verify the history of
