Frequently asked questions

Founder and ​Chief Investigations Officer ​ A former Detective Sergeant with the Ottawa Police with 32 years of service, Dan was instrumental in the creation of the first Hate Crime Unit in Canada. He has worked extensively in surveillance operations and held a Level 3 counter-surveillance and terrorism certification from the U.S. Department of State. He also led teams of investigators in direct surveillance operations dealing with organized crime in Ontario and Quebec. During his career, Dan has overseen an array of investigations involving fraud, organized crime, hate crimes, sudden deaths, attempted murders, and robberies. Dan is a leader in Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). He combines his investigative experience with the power of OSINT to link people to specific accounts and IP addresses as well as locations. He prepares court-ready documents that clearly show the links between physical identities and online activity. Dan has lectured and consulted internationally. He has also developed specialized training programs for the Canadian government in the areas of hate and organized crime.

Chief Operating Officer ​ Nigel is a leader in internet security. He started his career in classified security systems, moving into encryption and email security. Nigel was an officer of Zix (NASDAQ:ZIXI) where he held a variety of roles including Chief Technical Officer, Vice President of Business Development, and Vice President of Product Management. As an early member of Entrust, Nigel led the business development team for the company. Nigel holds three patents in internet security and electromagnetic emissions, and was the first Canadian to become a certified TEMPEST engineer (CTP II).

Forensic Accountant Specializing in Asset Tracing & Recovery ​ Marc helps clients identify, trace, and recover financial assets around the globe. He combines traditional asset tracing and recovery methods with the latest technology advancements, including digital forensics and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT). Working with our team and clients, Marc identifies attachable assets, uncovers sophisticated embezzlement schemes, and maximizes the likelihood of recovery. Marc is a Chartered Professional Accountant – Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA), a Forensic Certified Public Accountant (FCPA, USA), and a Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA, USA). He also carries the designation of Certified in Financial Forensics (CFF, USA), and holds both an MBA and a Bachelor of Commerce from the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa.

Lead Investigator ​ Darryl has investigated more than 2,000 cases in his long career with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), often as the lead investigator. These cases included murder, organized crime, terrorism, sexual assault, and major fraud investigations. Darryl spent a year working for the RCMP as the lead instructor at the Iraq Federal Police Academy in Baghdad, Iraq. He heads Inquisitive Intel’s field investigation team.

Fraud Investigator ​ Tracey has a keen understanding of the methods and motives of people who commit fraud and is certified in financial investigation, fraud investigation, asset forfeiture, mortgage fraud, and investment fraud. Tracey has used her education and experience as a police detective with the Ottawa Police on hundreds of cases, including a significant number involving personal and corporate fraud. The Canadian Bankers Association awarded Tracey a Law Enforcement Certificate of Excellence for her work on money laundering.