Helping a Firm Counter False Forced Labor Claims
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August 05, 2025
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A billion-dollar asset management group faced allegations of forced labor and human trafficking raised by a disgruntled former employee. The individual accused the CEO and the company of engaging in human trafficking and immigration fraud, making these defamatory claims to the company’s investors and auditors. The firm, under pressure to clear its name and avoid loss of brand reputation and investor funding, recruited external counsel to defend itself against the allegations. FTI Consulting was engaged to conduct a thorough and independent investigation to assess the validity of the allegations and provide counsel with an expert report to use in the company’s defense.
Our Impact
- FTI Consulting’s expert analysis found no evidence of human trafficking or forced labor within the company’s operations; on the contrary, our review supported evidence that employees were recognized as valued team members who had advanced within the organization.
- Our findings enabled the company to counter the allegations and pursue legal action against the former employee for making false statements.
- The timely delivery of our report helped the company protect its reputation with investors and auditors during a sensitive period.
Our Role
- FTI Consulting’s investigative team conducted a comprehensive review of employee records and payroll data to identify any freedom of movement restrictions, excessive working hours, wage deductions or termination threats.
- Our experts performed interviews and benchmarked company practices against relevant international standards and recent human trafficking case precedents.
- Our firm streamlined complex information into an expert report within a demanding timeline to assist legal and compliance teams and helped them effectively communicate their position to stakeholders.
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Published
August 05, 2025
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