How Do Asset Searches Detect Corporate Fraud?
Hidden assets can reveal far more than what appears in financial records at first glance. Asset searches are a core investigative tool used to detect corporate fraud by uncovering what individuals or businesses actually own versus what they report. Corporations, healthcare providers, property managers, and public entities often rely on these reviews to identify risks early. Washington law treats property obtained through deception as theft, which becomes relevant when assets are hidden or diverted. Revised Code of Washington § 9A.56.020 reflects this standard and supports