Strategic Focus & Operational Capability
Supply chain vulnerabilities represent one of the most common channels for corporate leakage in Africa. Ghost suppliers, employee-controlled front companies, bid-rigging syndicates, and substandard counterparties siphon billions from corporate margins annually.
JOCRA’s Vendor Screening service conducts rigorous integrity audits alongside our fraud investigators and due diligence analysts, physically verifying premises and cross-checking assets via asset verification.
"Every vendor registered in your enterprise should have a verified physical footprint, legal solvency, and zero illicit ties to procurement decision-makers."
Our Specialized Vendor Screening Practices
Structured investigative methodologies engineered to deliver unassailable evidentiary clarity.
Physical Premises & Capacity Verification
On-site inspections verifying physical warehouses, offices, staff size, inventory holdings, and operational legitimacy.
- Premises geo-tagged photo evidence
- Physical asset verification log
- Operational capacity evaluation
Employee-Vendor Conflict of Interest Mapping
Cross-matching corporate registry ownership records, residential addresses, and bank accounts against internal corporate staff rosters.
- Conflict connection graph
- Nominee shareholder disclosure
- Kickback vulnerability assessment
Sanctions, Solvency & Tax Status Audits
Verifying tax clearance certificates, corporate filings, active litigation, and international anti-bribery sanctions lists.
- Tax authority standing confirmation
- Creditworthiness & solvency profile
- AML/FCPA compliance clearance
How We Execute Investigations
A structured 4-stage operational progression ensuring legal integrity, velocity, and decisive evidence delivery.
Vendor Data Ingestion
Collecting corporate registration documents, bank mandates, director lists, and claimed premises addresses.
Registry Cross-Matching
Analyzing corporate ownership linkages and cross-referencing against internal procurement and executive staff records.
On-Site Field Inspection
Unannounced physical inspection of claimed business locations to verify legitimate operations and inventory.
Clearance Certification
Delivery of an exhaustive vendor risk rating report with green/amber/red flags and remediation advisories.
An internal vendor audit by JOCRA revealed that three major suppliers sharing $800,000 in annual contracts were shell companies registered to relatives of our procurement manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
Official questions and answers from our central knowledge base addressing operational boundaries and turnaround times.
Can JOCRA verify business partners?
Yes. JOCRA conducts business partner due diligence and background verification investigations. We examine company records, financial health, litigation history, and the personal background of key partners in Lagos, Abuja, and across Nigeria.
Can JOCRA investigate procurement fraud?
Yes. JOCRA investigates procurement fraud including kickbacks, inflated invoicing, and ghost vendor schemes. Our corporate investigation team works with your organization in Lagos or Abuja to uncover procurement irregularities and gather evidence.
Can JOCRA conduct due diligence?
Yes. JOCRA due diligence investigations verify company legitimacy, financial health, ownership structure, and regulatory compliance before mergers, acquisitions, or partnerships. We serve investors and corporations in Lagos, Abuja, and nationwide.
Can JOCRA findings be used in court?
Yes. JOCRA gathers all evidence legally to ensure it is admissible in Nigerian courts. Our investigation reports, photographs, videos, and witness statements are prepared to support legal proceedings in Lagos, Abuja, and any jurisdiction in Nigeria .
Are JOCRA investigations confidential?
Absolutely. Confidentiality is the foundation of every JOCRA investigation. Your identity, case details, and investigation results are protected with strict privacy protocols. No one will know you hired JOCRA unless you choose to disclose it.
Need Senior Investigative Guidance?
Direct, encrypted consultation with our senior case directors. All inquiries are protected under operational non-disclosure guarantees with 24-hour response across Africa.