DEFACTO Detective Agency

Discreet investigations in the private sphere as well as professional corporate detective services for businesses of all industries. The private investigators at DEFACTO work reliably, purposefully, and with the utmost discretion to deliver clear results.

„Knowledge is power.“

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Advantages of DEFACTO Detective Agency

Court-admissible evidence

Our investigations provide you exclusively with fully legal evidence that can be used in court.

Large pool of personnel

Thanks to a team of 250 detectives domestically and 500 internationally, we are able to conduct investigations for you both nationally and worldwide.

Rapid deployment readiness

In Germany, we can usually organize an operation within a few hours, and internationally typically within just two working days.

Free initial consultation

In an initial phone consultation, we are open and honest in discussing your matter and provide you with a free overview of the chances of success.

Certified detectives

Our certified professional detectives are highly qualified experts, distinguished by rigorous training and extensive experience in the field of investigations.

Fixed price on request

If desired, we offer a fixed-price guarantee to ensure your financial planning security. Feel free to seek advice on this.

Hourly billing

Our billing is generally based on the deployment location, hours worked, and number of detectives involved – starting from €89 net per hour.

Available around the clock

Our detectives are available 24/7 to answer your questions competently and professionally. Feel free to get in touch now.

Certificates and Memberships

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DGfK

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Kriminalistik

VID

Vereinigung international tätiger Privatdetektive

I.D.A.

International Detective Association

IHK

Koordinator Betriebliche Ermittlungen

DEKRA

Zertifiziert nach DIN 9001:2015

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DEFACTO Private Detective Agency & Corporate Detective Agency – Trusted experience since 1999

DEFACTO private detective agency and corporate detective agency has stood for discreet, professional, and legally compliant investigations since 1999. For more than two decades, DEFACTO has supported companies, lawyers, and private individuals in clarifying sensitive matters.

The experienced private detectives and corporate detectives at DEFACTO work reliably, efficiently, and in the strictest confidence. Whether surveillance, employee background checks, or fraud investigations, DEFACTO delivers court-admissible evidence and comprehensive investigation reports.

The DEFACTO Detective Agency operates throughout Germany and internationally and can organize assignments at short notice.

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DEFACTO Detective Agency in Germany – Nationwide Investigations

The DEFACTO Detective Agency operates nationwide in all major cities across Germany. Our most frequent locations of operation include, among others:

Cologne, Düsseldorf, Bonn, Aachen, Dortmund, Essen, Bochum, Duisburg, Wuppertal, Münster, Bielefeld, Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, Berlin, Leipzig, Dresden, Frankfurt am Main, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Mannheim, Karlsruhe, Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Augsburg, and Munich.

The investigators at DEFACTO Private Detective Agency carry out discreet assignments throughout Germany, for example in cases involving:

  • Employee surveillance and sick pay fraud
  • Expense fraud and working time fraud
  • Unfair competition and corporate espionage
  • Infidelity and relationship investigations
  • Surveillance operations and evidence gathering
  • Address tracing and debtor investigations

Thanks to modern technology and experienced detectives, DEFACTO is able to document evidence professionally and prepare it in a legally compliant manner.

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International DEFACTO Detective Agency – Investigations Worldwide

In addition to Germany, DEFACTO Detective Agency also operates internationally. Through a proven network of partner detectives, DEFACTO is able to carry out surveillance operations, investigations, and inquiries abroad in a professional manner.
The most frequent locations of operation include:

United Kingdom
London, Manchester, Birmingham
Switzerland
Zurich, Basel, Bern, Geneva
Austria
Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz
Italy
Milan, Rome, Florence, Turin
Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Mallorca, Marbella
France
Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice
Netherlands
Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague
Belgium
Brussels, Antwerp

Further international assignments are regularly carried out in:

Luxembourg, Poland (Warsaw, Kraków), Czech Republic (Prague), Slovakia (Bratislava), Hungary (Budapest), Portugal (Lisbon, Porto), Greece (Athens), Turkey (Istanbul, Antalya), Denmark (Copenhagen), Sweden (Stockholm), Norway (Oslo), United Arab Emirates (Dubai, Abu Dhabi), USA (New York, Miami, Los Angeles), Canada (Toronto, Vancouver)

This enables DEFACTO to efficiently organize cross-border investigations and international surveillance operations as well.

Why Choose DEFACTO Detective Agency

DEFACTO Detective Agency stands for:

Experience since 1999

More than 25 years of experience in professional investigative work.

Absolute discretion

All assignments are handled by DEFACTO in the strictest confidence.

Court-admissible evidence

DEFACTO’s documentation is structured and legally sound.

Operating throughout Germany and internationally

Short-notice assignments in many cities and countries.

Discreet advice from DEFACTO Detectives

Contact DEFACTO for a no-obligation and confidential initial consultation.
Together, we will discuss your case and show you possible courses of action.

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