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RiverStones: In Pursuit of Truth
Uncovering fraud, protecting assets, and delivering results across India's most complex corporate investigations.
Case Snapshots: Proven Expertise in Action
RiverStones Consulting & Intelligence Pvt. Ltd. specializes in exposing sophisticated fraud schemes, recovering millions in losses, and protecting clients from devastating risks. This showcase presents real-world investigations demonstrating our expertise in corporate intelligence, forensic investigation, and strategic intervention.
₹10,000+ Cr
Assets Under Investigation
Value protected and recovered for clients
15+ Years
Industry Experience
Proven track record in complex investigations
Pan-India
Operational Reach
Comprehensive coverage across the nation
Endangering Lives: Counterfeit Critical Life-Saving Drugs
A large hospital reported poor efficacy of immunosuppressant drugs administered to kidney transplant patients. Client's laboratory analysis confirmed vials had been refilled after breaking original seals—a terrifying discovery that put transplant patients' lives at immediate risk.
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The Alert
Hospital discovered refilled immunosuppressant vials endangering transplant patients
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Grey Market Discovery
Hospital procuring from unauthorized sources; waste management company operating criminal enterprise
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Network Exposed
Sophisticated counterfeit operation manufacturing multiple brands through related entities
04
Justice Delivered
Raid conducted, operation closed, severe penalties levied against waste management company
Turnover Inflation Fraud: Client Cheated During Acquisition
A multinational investment company invested over $100 million USD in a large Indian food processing company. Post-acquisition and management takeover, investigators uncovered that the target entity's turnover had been inflated by 400% through cyclical billing schemes.
The investment appeared worthless, with the promoter claiming no assets for recovery. Reputation concerns initially prevented aggressive pursuit, requiring sophisticated investigation techniques.
200+ Site Visits
Discrete investigations in New Delhi grain markets with pretext surveys and strategic source cultivation
80 Bogus Entities
Nexus of three individuals rotating fraudulent transactions through cyclical billing scheme
Hidden Assets Found
Complete money trail documented, viable recovery options identified for defrauded investor
Asset Tracing: CEO Fraud at ₹2,000 Crore Metal Works Company
"The CEO, quality head, procurement head, and production head were involved in connivance with several vendors. Together they cheated the client and pocketed millions."
Comprehensive Analysis
Source inquiries, computer forensics, ground visits, and public domain searches traced CEO's corruption activities
Shell Company Network
CEO created fraudulent vendors under family names, receiving 400% inflated prices for materials
Financial Footprint
18 bank accounts through 6 PAN Cards, net worth increased 500% in 3 years
Recovery Action
Evidence-backed report enabled substantial recovery and legal action proceedings
Senior Management Frauds: An ₹10,000 Crore Indian Multinational
Multiple whistleblowers exposed systematic corruption across departments: logistics kickbacks, civil works fraud, and procurement schemes. RiverStones investigation revealed a criminal enterprise operating at the highest levels of management.
CEO's Criminal Enterprise
  • Systematic bribe collection from all vendors
  • Deliberately sabotaged new sales head by lowering organizational sales
  • Caused massive turnover losses to destabilize leadership
Department-Level Fraud
  • Logistics head pocketed 5x annual package through vendor kickbacks
  • Factory head operated competing factory selling counterfeit products under client's brand

Executive Terminations: Multiple management members neutralized and eventually terminated: CEO, Logistics Manager, Senior VP Marketing, and others. Organization restored integrity and operational control.
Textile Investigation: ₹150 Crore Loss in Dyeing Operations
One of the world's largest textile companies in its segment faced unexplained losses despite a manufacturing-excellence and systems-driven approach. RiverStones deployed undercover operatives, cultivated internal and external sources, and mapped manufacturing processes against on-ground implementation.
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System Gap Identified
Massive gap discovered in dyeing data accuracy and monitoring protocols
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Actual Loss Revealed
Dyeing loss averaging 12%, with some operations reaching 18-20% vs. 3% cap
3
Data Manipulation
Consumption data incorrectly fed into system, MIS failed to flag concerns
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Evidence Captured
Physical BOM verification captured across 7 incidents on discrete cameras
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Total Damage
₹150 Crore in dyeing wastage losses beyond acceptable limits
Profit Maximization: OEM Added 20% to the Bottom Line
One of the largest OEMs in its segment—a legacy company plagued by rampant corruption. RiverStones implemented comprehensive intelligence systems, analyzed production data, created vendor whistleblower programs, and worked systematically to eliminate corruption while improving operational efficiency.
Intelligence Network
Created system of undercover operatives, internal sources, and external intelligence gathering to identify corruption patterns
Vendor Collaboration
Developed unique vendor whistleblower system, cleared quality and material receipt bottlenecks
Standardization & Ethics
Renegotiated vendor contracts, created strong ethics policy and code of conduct for all stakeholders
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Corrupt Employees
Identified across procurement and quality assurance functions
20%
Profitability Increase
Annual boost achieved during RiverStones intervention period
₹8,000 Crore IPR & Patent Violation: Diamond Mafia of India
The Challenge: Violation of client's patents for the largest-selling diamond processing machines. Duplication of proprietary processing software. Connivance between perpetrator, government machinery, and law enforcement. 8 years of inconclusive legal battle required breakthrough intervention.
Strategic Infiltration
Undercover operatives deployed in target facilities and markets. Physical surveillance conducted throughout hostile environments.
Witness Protection
Cross-border evacuation and safe house maintenance. Video conference testimony enabled while maintaining security.
Evidence Collection
Video and audio evidence gathered from hostile environments. Tracking software extracted details of all violators with pinpointed locations.
Strategic Outcomes
  • Settlement of disputes with all counterfeit product buyers
  • Replacement with client's genuine products across market
  • Settlement with largest counterfeiter housing 400+ counterfeits
Long-Term Protection
  • Client's services transitioned to cloud-based platform
  • Dramatically reduced counterfeiting risk
  • Enhanced security architecture for intellectual property
Crisis Management: Executive Protection During Labour Unrest
A multinational company's management team was locked inside their manufacturing plant in a remote Indian location during violent labour unrest. RiverStones coordinated an immediate rescue operation, extracting all executives safely within one hour of the incident report and ensuring their secure passage through hostile territory.
Immediate Response
Coordinated with law enforcement and local worker leaders within one hour of reporting
Intelligence Network
Field agents discretely gathered real-time movements of hostile elements
Tactical Extraction
Close protection professionals deployed with decoys and specialized vehicles from trusted vendors
Safe Passage
Dedicated command center orchestrated secure routes avoiding miscreants and hostile workers

Executive Protection Capability: RiverStones maintains a specialized crisis response team combining intelligence gathering, close protection professionals, tactical coordination, and command center operations for high-risk executive security situations.
Executive Protection: 36-Hour Multi-City Tour Coordination
Senior business leaders required immediate executive protection and logistics support for a multi-city tour across India. With only 36 hours' notice, RiverStones mobilized its nationwide network to deliver international-standard security and transportation services across multiple locations.
Extreme Time Pressure
Only 36 hours to arrange complete security and logistics for multi-city executive tour
Specialized Requirements
Rare vehicle specifications preferred by international clients
Network Mobilization
Leveraged extensive vendor network to source specialized vehicles and coordinate across cities
International Standards
Delivered world-class service with expert close protection professionals, travel coordinators, and trained drivers

Rapid Response Capability: RiverStones maintains a pan-India network of vetted vendors, close protection professionals, and logistics coordinators capable of delivering international-standard executive protection services with minimal notice.
Point of Contact
RiverStones Consulting & Intelligence Pvt. Ltd. stands ready to protect your organization from fraud, counterfeiting, and corporate malfeasance. Our proven track record speaks to our capability in complex investigations and strategic interventions.
Connect with us today to discuss how RiverStones can safeguard your organization's assets, reputation, and operational integrity through world-class investigative services.
RiverStones Consulting & Intelligence Pvt. Ltd
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Gurgaon - 122002
India