In business, self-examination may be an option when it comes to enhancing performance, reviewing activities or examining opportunities but when a company suspects it has been involved in illegal activity, it is essential.

Companies face legal pitfalls ranging from bribery and tax evasion through to money laundering and fraud. If there is the slightest suggestion of any involvement in white-collar crime, the company cannot ignore it. It needs to conduct an internal investigation to determine if there is a problem, establish how it has happened and decide the best course of action.