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Can Cryptocurrency Be Traced During an Asset Investigation?

Picture this. You’re owed a substantial sum, and by the time your attorney is ready to act, the debtor has relocated to Perth, London or Dubai. The temptation is to write the debt off. In many...

Can You Trace South African Assets When a Debtor Lives Overseas?

Picture this. You’re owed a substantial sum, and by the time your attorney is ready to act, the debtor has relocated to Perth, London or Dubai. The temptation is to write the debt off. In many...

What Types of Assets Can a Private Investigator Trace? A South African Guide

You won the judgment. The court agrees you are owed the money. Then the sheriff comes back with a nulla bona return: nothing of value found. Yet the debtor still drives a new double-cab, the family...

The Risks of Hiring Unregistered Investigators in South Africa

suspected fraud, surveillance, infidelity, employee misconduct, missing persons, cybercrime, asset tracing or a corporate investigation, the investigator you appoint may gain access to highly...

What Information Can a Private Investigator Legally Obtain in South Africa?

Hiring a private investigator often starts with a simple question: “What information can a private investigator legally obtain?” The answer is more complicated than many people realise. A professional...

Royal Investigations Warns Tourists About Sophisticated “Honey Trap” Robbery Syndicate Operating in Cape Town

MEDIA STATEMENT Royal Investigations Warns Tourists About Sophisticated “Honey Trap” Robbery Syndicate Operating in Cape Town Royal Investigations is issuing an urgent public warning to...

Are Private Investigators Legal? — A Deep Dive from a South African Investigator’s Perspective

In South Africa, many people wonder: are private investigators legal? As a seasoned private investigator at Royal Investigations, I often encounter this question — sometimes from prospective clients...

What Does a Private Detective Do in South Africa?

A private detective (also known as a private investigator or PI) is a licensed professional who conducts surveillance, investigate fraud cases, gathers information, and uncovers facts to help resolve...

The Price of South African Private Investigation Services

Do you need private investigation services in South Africa but are unsure about the costs? At Royal Investigations, we offer a range of professional private investigation services, with pricing...

What Is an Asset Trace Investigation?

When financial disputes arise, one of the most critical—but often overlooked—questions is this: Does the person or company actually have assets worth pursuing? An asset trace investigation answers...

Why Are Asset Searches Important Before Litigation?

Introduction: The Costly Mistake Most Litigants Make Before launching a civil claim, many individuals and businesses in South Africa make a critical mistake—they focus entirely on winning the case...

How Social Media Assists Modern Private Investigations: The Power of OSINT in the Digital Age

Private investigators today have access to more information than at any other point in history, and much of that information comes directly from social media. Every photograph uploaded, every...