DEFACTO Detective Agency
DEFACTO – your experienced detective agency, with a proven track record since 1999, stands for trust, discretion, and the highest level of professionalism. We operate both nationally and internationally, assisting private individuals as well as companies with discreet investigations and providing court-admissible evidence you can rely on.
At DEFACTO, we believe in a simple yet powerful principle: “Knowledge is power.” Only those who possess precise information can make confident decisions, minimize risks, and create clarity in uncertain situations.
Our Philosophy – Knowledge Creates Security
Investigations are not just about observation, but about intelligent knowledge based on experience, modern technology, and careful analysis.
- Precision over chance: Every piece of information is verified, every lead is secured.
- Discretion over attention: We act unobtrusively to protect your interests.
- Efficiency over effort: We deliver results quickly, cost-effectively, and in a manner admissible in court.
For us, knowledge is not only power, but also responsibility. Those who possess information carry the responsibility to use it ethically and in full compliance with the law.
Experience Since 1999 – Expertise You Can Rely On
DEFACTO has been providing national and international investigative services since 1999. We specialize in:
- Private investigations: infidelity, child custody cases, maintenance fraud, love scamming, and missing person searches
- Corporate investigations: employee fraud, white-collar crime, breach of contract, compliance, and cybercrime
- International investigations: UK, USA, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain, France, and many other countries
Our investigators operate in Cologne, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Berlin, and many other German cities, and thanks to our global network, we can also arrange worldwide assignments at short notice.
Connected and Certified – Quality at Every Level
DEFACTO is a member of the Association of International Detectives (VID) as well as the International Detective Association (IDA).
Thanks to these international networks, we are able to rely on experienced investigators worldwide and work quickly, discreetly, and cost-effectively.
In addition, we are ISO 9001 certified and have received multiple awards as a top detective agency – a standard of quality our clients trust.
Our Values
Discretion
All investigations are handled in the strictest confidence.
Integrity
We act in full compliance with the law and uphold the highest ethical standards.
Precision
Every observation and every inquiry is documented in a traceable and court-admissible manner.
Trust
We understand that our clients rely on us in sensitive situations.
Why DEFACTO?
- Experience since 1999
- Ready for deployment nationally and internationally
- Certified and awarded multiple times
- Members of VID & IDA
- Discreet and professional investigations for private individuals and companies
- Technologically advanced, strategically smart, ethically sound
We combine traditional investigative work, digital analysis, and international networks to deliver tailored solutions.
Our Guiding Principle – Knowledge is Power
Every investigation at DEFACTO is based on this principle: information is the foundation of every decision. Whether you are acting in a private or business context, only those who know the facts can make the right decisions.
- In private investigations, this means: clarity in personal relationships and certainty in situations of doubt.
- In corporate investigations, it means: protection against fraud, minimization of risks, and support for sound business decisions.
We see our work as a service to the truth, delivering security, clarity, and solid facts.
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.
