K2 Integrity
Founded2009 (2009)
FounderJeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll
HeadquartersNew York
Websitehttps://www.k2integrity.com

K2 Integrity (formerly K2 Intelligence) is a risk, compliance, investigations, regulatory monitoring, financial crimes risk and compliance, and advisory services firm.[1] Founded in 2009 by Jeremy M. Kroll and Jules B. Kroll, the company is headquartered in New York City with international offices in London, England, Washington, D.C., Madrid, Spain, Geneva, Switzerland, Los Angeles, California, and Chicago, Illinois.[2][3] In November 2020, K2 Intelligence rebranded to K2 Integrity.[4]

Clients and industries served include financial institutions, law firms, hedge fund firms, private equity firms, governmental agencies, and private and sovereign clients.[5]

As of 2020, the company employs a workforce of about 350 employees.

History

Jules Kroll and his son, Jeremy Kroll, opened K2 Intelligence’s first office in London in 2009.[6] Shortly after, the company’s headquarters moved to a New York City location in January 2010. By April, a second office opened in Madrid.[7] In early 2013, K2 Intelligence had a workforce of 120 employees.[8] K2 Intelligence’s European presence continued to expand when K2G Global Limited in Tel Aviv, Israel, was established as part of its Cyber Investigations and Defense Practice.[9]

Acquisitions

In December 2012, K2 Intelligence acquired Thacher Associates, which oversaw the cleanup of the World Trade Center site, the building of the new Yankee Stadium, and construction of the Bank of America Tower in Manhattan.[10][11]

Notable Investigations

During a 2013 public corruption case, the Moreland Commission hired K2 Integrity “to search databases for donations linked to the passage of legislation or the awarding of state contracts.”[12]

In 2014, K2 Integrity provided data analytics litigation support to maximize the recovery of funds to be distributed to the victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme (Madoff Investment Scandal).[13]

In 2018, a forensic investigation was completed on behalf of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) that documented gross negligence and financial mismanagement of AIBA affairs and finances.[14][15]

K2 Integrity investigated an international scam artist known as the Con Queen of Hollywood targeting and impersonating prominent high-profile entertainment industry figures since 2018.[16][17] The elusive thief lured insiders with promises of work and swindled thousands of dollars from victims all over the world. The multi-year investigation led to the arrest of the suspect in Manchester, England on November 26, 2020.[18]

References

  1. ↑ Finnegan, William (9 October 2009). "The Secret Keeper". The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  2. ↑ Finnegan, William (9 October 2009). "The Secret Keeper". The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  3. ↑ Sunday Times, The (26 September 2010). "Return of the supersleuth". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  4. ↑ Staff Writer (2 December 2020). "K2 Intelligence FIN Changes Name to K2 Integrity". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  5. ↑ "K2 Intelligence". 22 October 2019. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  6. ↑ Finnegan, William (9 October 2009). "The Secret Keeper". The New Yorker. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  7. ↑ Staff Writer (2 December 2020). "K2 Intelligence FIN Changes Name to K2 Integrity". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  8. ↑ News, Gulf (3 October 2018). "AIBA bans former chief for life". Retrieved 3 July 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ↑ Staff Writer (2 December 2020). "K2 Intelligence FIN Changes Name to K2 Integrity". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  10. ↑ "Investigative Firm Started by Krolls Acquires Private Watchdog". 2 January 2013. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  11. ↑ Farrell, Greg (23 September 2019). "Kroll's K2 to Buy Advisory Firm Led by U.S. Anti-Terror Sleuth". Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  12. ↑ Craig, Susanne (23 July 2014). "Cuomo's Office Hobbled Ethics Inquiries by Moreland Commission". The New York Times. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
  13. ↑ Velsey, Kim (10 May 2018). "An aspiring diplomat applies her skills to uncovering corruption and corporate fraud". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  14. ↑ Daily, China (2 November 2018). "AIBA on the ropes regarding ring's future in the Olympics". Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  15. ↑ News, Gulf (3 October 2018). "AIBA bans former chief for life". Retrieved 3 July 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  16. ↑ Daniels, Tim (10 June 2016). "NFLPA Hires Cybersecurity Firm to Help Secure Social-Media Accounts". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  17. ↑ Johnson, Scott (11 July 2018). "Hunting the Con Queen of Hollywood: Who's the "Crazy Evil Genius" Behind a Global Racket?". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
  18. ↑ McKirdy, Euan (18 January 2019). "Art scam: Wendi Deng Murdoch imposter swindles thousands from photographers". CNN. Retrieved 3 July 2021.
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