Robert Creswell, CPP, CFE

Principal, CRESWELL ASSOCIATES | International Investigations, Due Diligence & Risk Intelligence | U.S. & Latin America

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About

I investigate complex matters where facts are incomplete, jurisdictions intersect, and consequential decisions depend on reliable intelligence. I am Principal of CRESWELL ASSOCIATES (est. 1999), specializing in investigations, due diligence, fraud, and protective intelligence. Over 30 years, I have supported Fortune 500 organizations and U.S. Department of State diplomatic security programs. I bring field experience in Brazil/Latin America. CPP, CFE; licensed private investigator in California.

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Principal of CRESWELL ASSOCIATES, an independent Security & Risk Intelligence Advisory established in 1999. Lead complex investigations, due diligence, fraud inquiries, litigation support, and protective intelligence matters for corporate, legal, executive, and private clients. Extensive international experience supporting Fortune 500 organizations and U.S. diplomatic security programs, with particular expertise in Brazil and Latin America, as well as Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe.

1999 – PresentCurrent

Investigative Experience

Complex corporate and private investigations, due diligence, fraud and financial inquiries, litigation support, OSINT, protective intelligence, and sensitive cross-border matters. Engagements emphasize fact development, independent analysis, discretion, and actionable intelligence supporting legal, corporate, and private client decisions.

International Experience & Geographic Focus

United States | Brazil | Latin America | Sub-Saharan Africa | Europe Extensive international investigative and security risk experience, with particular depth in Brazil and Latin America. Established regional relationships support discreet inquiries, local intelligence development, and coordination across jurisdictions, subject to applicable legal and licensing requirements.

Professional Referrals & Collaboration

Open to collaboration with established investigative firms, international investigators, legal counsel, and risk advisory professionals. Areas of mutual interest include cross-border investigations, due diligence, fraud inquiries, litigation-related intelligence, and sensitive corporate or private matters requiring direct principal involvement and reliable regional coordination.