International Investigations Group is a licensed private investigation firm with an office in Bogotá and investigators on the ground throughout Colombia — including Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, and Barranquilla. For 25 years, our investigators, including former federal agents and FBI National Academy graduates, have conducted investigations across Latin America and the Caribbean, with people located in every country in the region to handle incoming work.
Colombia is one of our heaviest casework countries. Our clients here are primarily law firms, insurance companies, and corporate entities — along with select individuals — who need reliable facts gathered discreetly and documented professionally. When the stakes are high — a pending deal, an active case, a sensitive internal matter — you need answers you can act on.
Investigative services in Colombia
Missing persons. We locate missing persons throughout Colombia — from Bogotá to the coast — using local investigators, established contacts, and methodical fieldwork. Time matters in these cases, and our teams can deploy quickly anywhere in the country.
Corporate fraud investigations. Embezzlement, kickbacks, vendor fraud, and internal theft. We gather evidence discreetly so corporate counsel and management can make informed decisions, including whether to pursue legal action.
Due diligence. Before you invest in, partner with, or acquire a Colombian company, we verify what you are being told. We check corporate records, reputations, litigation history, and the backgrounds of key principals.
Background checks. Thorough background checks on executives, employees, business partners, and litigation subjects — conducted within the bounds of Colombian law and documented in clear written reports.
Discreet investigations. Surveillance and sensitive inquiries handled quietly by experienced local investigators who know the terrain. Our clients include law firms preparing cases, insurers evaluating claims, and corporations protecting their interests.
Insurance death investigations. For insurance companies: we verify the circumstances surrounding death claims, investigate suspected fraud, and document our findings in clear written reports. These sensitive matters are handled discreetly and professionally by experienced local investigators.
How we work in Colombia
Local presence, not fly-in investigators. Our Bogotá office anchors our Colombia work, and our investigators live and work in Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, and beyond. They know the local landscape — which matters when an investigation depends on access, timing, and judgment.
Discretion as a standard. Every engagement is handled on a strict need-to-know basis. Findings are reported directly and confidentially to the client — never shared, never discussed elsewhere.
Within the law. All investigations are conducted in accordance with Colombian law, so the information we deliver can be relied upon with confidence, including in legal proceedings where appropriate.
One point of contact. Although the work happens locally in Colombia, you deal with a single accountable team at International Investigations Group — the same firm trusted by law firms and corporations across Latin America and the Caribbean for 25 years.
Frequently asked questions
Are private investigators legal in Colombia?
Yes. Private investigation is a recognized profession in Colombia, and our work is conducted in accordance with Colombian law. If you have questions about what is permitted in a specific matter, we will address them before any work begins.
How long does an investigation in Colombia take?
It depends on the scope. A straightforward background check can often be completed in days; a complex corporate fraud matter may take several weeks. Before we start, we give you a realistic timeline — and we keep you informed as the work progresses.
How is confidentiality handled?
Strictly. Engagements are managed on a need-to-know basis, our investigators operate discreetly, and all findings are reported directly and confidentially to you. We do not discuss client matters with anyone else.
Do you work outside Bogotá?
Yes. In addition to our Bogotá office, we have investigators in Medellín, Cali, Cartagena, Barranquilla, and throughout Colombia — and people located in every country in Latin America and the Caribbean for regional matters.
Available 24/7 — call (954) 800-0194 for a free confidential consultation.