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CRI Group™ Integrated OSINT & Investigative Due Diligence Framework (IOD²F™)

CRI Group follows a structured and intelligence-driven investigation methodology designed to deliver accurate, reliable, and decision-ready risk intelligence.
Our framework combines open-source intelligence (OSINT), investigative research, risk analysis, and compliance verification to support organizations in making informed decisions.

Phase 1

Intelligence Preparation

In this stage, the scope of the investigation is defined and potential risks are identified.

Understanding client requirements

Identifying risk areas

Defining investigation scope

Planning intelligence strategy

Phase 2

Multi-Source Information Collection

In this phase, information is collected from multiple reliable sources.

Public domain research

Regulatory database checks

Corporate records review

Media and reputation analysis

Compliance verification

Phase 4

Risk Intelligence Reporting

In this stage, the scope of the investigation is defined and potential risks are identified.

Risk summary

Findings report

Risk rating

Recommendations

Decision-ready intelligence

Phase 3

Investigative Analysis

Collected information is reviewed and analyzed to identify risks, inconsistencies, or red flags.

Risk correlation

Reputation assessment

Background verification

Relationship mapping

Compliance evaluation

Corporate Research and Investigations Limited (CRI Group™) has been safeguarding businesses from fraud, bribery and corruption since 1990. Globally, we are a leading Compliance and Risk Management company licensed and incorporated entity of the Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) and Qatar Financial Center (QFC).

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CRI Group™ Integrated OSINT & Investigative Due Diligence Framework (IOD²F™)

CRI Group™ Integrated OSINT & Investigative Due Diligence Framework (IOD²F™)

Phase 1

Intelligence Preparation

Understanding client requirements

Identifying risk areas

Defining investigation scope

Planning intelligence strategy

Phase 2

Multi-Source Information Collection

Public domain research

Regulatory database checks

Corporate records review

Media and reputation analysis

Compliance verification

Phase 4

Risk Intelligence Reporting

Risk summary

Findings report

Risk rating

Recommendations

Decision-ready intelligence

Phase 3

Investigative Analysis

Risk correlation

Reputation assessment

Background verification

Relationship mapping

Compliance evaluation

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