Thomas Feldmann

Areas of Expertise

Asset Tracing, Fraud Investigation, Digital Forensics, Evidence Structuring & Verification, OSINT & Lawful Intelligence Gathering, Financial-Crime Analysis, Cross-Border Case Support.

Profile

Thomas Feldmann is a highly experienced German investigator with more than 25 years of professional work in financial-crime inquiries, fraud detection, and asset-tracing operations. Recognized for his rational and composed manner, he specializes in digital forensics, evidentiary analysis, and the reconstruction of complex asset flows in cross-border cases.

Thomas began his career in Germany's financial-crime environment, where he worked on large-scale fraud and corporate-misconduct cases. He later transitioned into the private sector as a senior investigator in compliance and corporate-security departments, handling multi-jurisdictional matters involving cyber-enabled fraud and concealed international transfers.

He conducts all investigative activities strictly within the framework of German and EU law, focusing on lawful intelligence gathering (OSINT), digital-evidence examination, and structured factual reporting to support litigation teams and asset-recovery strategies.

Representative Experience

Led asset-tracing operations in a major cross-border fraud case involving concealed transfers through multiple European jurisdictions, recovering documentation that enabled successful freezing orders and civil recovery.

Conducted digital forensics and OSINT analysis for a multinational corporation investigating internal fraud and vendor kickbacks, identifying undisclosed relationships and financial flows totaling over �? million.

Supported litigation teams in high-value asset recovery cases by reconstructing complex corporate ownership structures and offshore accounts used to hide proceeds of fraudulent schemes.

Provided forensic analysis and evidentiary support in cybercrime cases involving business email compromise (BEC), working with German and international law enforcement to trace stolen funds.

Assisted compliance departments in conducting due diligence investigations on high-risk counterparties, identifying red flags related to money laundering, sanctions evasion, and reputational risk.

Professional Qualifications

Certified Forensic Examiner (Private Sector); Member, Bundesverband Deutscher Detektive (BDD); EU-Level OSINT & Digital-Forensics Advanced Training; Corporate Compliance & Security Professional Certification.

Education & Training

Diploma in Criminalistics, Police Training Academy (Germany); Advanced Studies in Digital Forensics & Cybercrime Analysis; Continuous Professional Development in Financial-Crime Investigation and Compliance.

Approach to Investigations

Thomas brings a methodical and evidence-focused approach to every investigation, combining technical forensic skills with deep knowledge of German and EU legal frameworks. He works closely with legal counsel to ensure all investigative activities are conducted lawfully and that findings are presented in a clear, court-ready format.

His ability to navigate complex international cases, coordinate with law enforcement, and uncover hidden assets has made him a trusted partner for law firms, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals facing sophisticated fraud and financial crime.