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With local knowledge and international scope, we ensure comprehensive global integrity due diligence investigations and risk management serivices to provide your business with critical information it needs in making evidence-based decisions regarding mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships and the selection of vendors and suppliers. 

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Zafar Anjum

Zafar Anjum

Contact Zafar for background screening solutions in the EMEA, UK, US & APAC.
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Ashelea Arzadon

Contact Ashelea for background screening solutions in the UAE & Middle East

Background checks are a critical tool for helping employers avoid liability for negligent hiring!


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pre-employment vetting service.

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CRI Group’s exclusive and expertly developed Third Party Risk Management Strategy imparts a proactive approach to minimising risks from third party affiliations, protecting organisations from liability, reputational damage, and business harm. 

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Background Screening

Background Screening

CRI™ Pre Employment Checks are essentially an investigation into a person’s character – inside and outside their professional lives. We provide a full in-depth background screening service for candidates and employees at all levels.

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Enhanced Integrity Due Diligence

Enhanced Integrity Due Diligence

Enhanced integrity due diligence provides your organisation with more in-depth investigations involving on-site visits to verify the legitimacy, undertaking source interviews, comprehensive sanction list screenings and many more.

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Fraud Risk Assessment & Fraud Risk Management

Fraud Risk Assessment & Fraud Risk Management

CRI Group™ is the foremost authority in fraud risk management. Our investigation services help your organisation establish a strong workplace environment that promotes ethical behaviour, deters wrongdoing and encourages all employees to communicate any known or suspected activity to the proper authority.

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Pre-Employment Background Screening

CRI™ Employee Background Checks can reduce the risk of hiring someone who could cause irrevocable damage. CRI™ provides a full range of pre-employment screening services and background checks, such as:


  • Address Verification (Physical Verification)
  • Identity Verification
  • Previous Employment Verification
  • Education & Credential Verification
  • Local Language Media Check
  • Credit Verification & Financial History (where publicly available)

  • Compliance & Regulatory Check
  • Civil Litigation Record Check
  • Bankruptcy Record Check
  • International Criminal Record Check
  • Integrity Due Diligence
  • and more.
Industry Specific Vetting (BS 7858)

CRI™ is duly certified by British Standard Institute BSI for the scope of BS 7858:2019 Screening of individuals working in a secure environment, Code of Practice and BS 102000:2018 Code of Practice for the provision of investigative services. 

CRI™ is the only BS 7858 certified background screening service provider in the UAE and the Middle East. We provide background screening and vetting services for specific industries such as:

British Standard (BS 7858): 

The following background checks are included in the Scope of BS 7858:2019 revised standard: Identity, address and Right to Work in The UK verification in line with the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) document guidance:


  • Identity and address verifications.
  • Right to Work (The UK verification).
  • DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service, The UK verification).
  • Previous Employment, Unemployment, and Self-employment verification (covering the last five years and audit any gap periods if greater than 31 days.
  • Educational Verifications.
  • Financial Integrity Verifications (bankruptcy and insolvency checks)

  • CCJ’s Record up to £10,000 (The UK verification)
  • Civil Litigation Checks
  • Directorship Checks
  • Criminal History Record Checks (level of Basic disclosure, which details unspent criminal convictions and conditional cautions or SIA Licence verification, The UK verification)
  • Global Sanctions/Watchlist check
  • Social Media Background Checks (Depending on roles, such as senior or public relations roles – Recommended).
Background Investigation

Identity fraud is a major risk present to all employers across the globe. False references and bogus CVs are becoming common and various identity crimes are on the rise. Under these circumstances it has become necessary for potential candidates to undergo background checks and identity verification. The purpose of detailed pre-employment background screening is to verify whether the individual is who he/she claims to be and whether they truly possess the qualifications they claim to hold. Employee evaluations are critical for determining what lies behind a person’s CV.

Pre-Employment Background Screening can prove to be of assistance in cases of impersonations, fake qualifications, forged documents, and false professional experience to name a few incidents which may eventually lead to employee fraud.

When a client requires information, CRI Group™ expertise develops a complete background profile, and conducts family, business and professional reference checks. Our employee vetting and assessments confirm identity, check character, and validate information to highlight any concerns our client might have, and ascertain how suitable an individual is, in terms of character and integrity, to associate with.

CRI Group™ provides pre-employment background screening and various other forms of background checks so that our clients can have confidence in the people they choose to work with.

Why Background Checks Are Important?

CRI™ Employee Background Checks can reduce the risk of hiring someone who could cause irrevocable damage. Firms spend years, thousands, even millions to brand their products and services and one bad hire can cause a loss of capital and reputation to the extent that may cause a business to fail.

A robust pre-employment check by background verification companies or background checkers can help you and your company:


  • Reduce turnover & training costs
  • Gain a competitive edge through the hiring of better people
  • Increase productivity – help your employees be more productive knowing that everyone employed by your company has been screened
  • Set your company apart & win more business
  • Reduce employee-related problems
  • Protect company reputation/brand & customer relations

  • Comply with mandates created by state or federal law for specific industries
  • Increase retention
  • Reduce negligent hiring claims
  • Avoid violence in the workplace (threats of violence & actual violence)
  • Reduce theft & espionage
  • Avoid lawsuits & the costs associated with the defence
  • Avoid loss of goodwill
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Client's Success Story

"I had the pleasure of working with the CRI Group during my tenure with both entities and as such this note serves as my testimonial to the professional engagement and services rendered to me as the end-user of the services. The approach and diligence in their interaction with me as their client were commendable and evidence of an organisation with high integrity and transparency."

The Major Oil and Gas Company (Oman)

Head of Ethics and Compliance

"We have been working with CRI Group since 2011 for our Integrity Due Diligence and Employment Background Screening requirements specifically in Asia and the Middle East. The requirements supported by CRI Group’s excellent investigative research skills resulted in not only protecting our company assets but also allowed us to make a well-informed decision in a timely manner."

Largest Energy Group (USA)

Chief Counsel

"Intellectual Property Infringement is the largest problem we faced across the years while operating in Asian region specifically. We engaged CRI Group with a recommendation of our regional Corporate Security Director to undertake IP Investigations, Background checks and Distributor’s screening in the region. CRI Group’s on ground investigative research, comprehensive and professional reports uncover facts to found association of local vendors and business partners with highly objectionable and negative personal and professional affiliations. Based on the longest working relationship CRI Group has been engaged as preferred partner to work with our Global Compliance and Ethics team."

A Leading Fortune 500 Consumer Product Manufacturer

Executive Director, Global Corporate Security

"Just a brief word of thanks for your extensive help during my two-month stay in Pakistan. Your expertise on the subjects that I was investigating (for Fortune Magazine and CNN-FN) was of tremendous value to me. I also appreciate your honesty, your courage, and your willingness to help me out at a moment’s notice. Pakistan is fortunate to have you on the investigative scene and I was fortunate that I was referred to you."

Fortune Magazine (NYC, USA)

Senior Writer, Investigations

"It was an excellent experience working with highly dedicated and committed staff. The on-time delivery and accuracy of results are just eminent. I would be happy to recommend CRI Group to everyone who is looking for employment investigation services."

A Leading Information Technology and Services Company

HR Manager

"CRI Group has been engaged by our UK Head Quarter Legal Team initially in 2009 to undertake due diligence and anti-bribery investigative research reports precisely involving local vendors, suppliers and distributors in the Middle East. CRI Group’s due diligence reports are very professional and entailing investigative research which is particularly important to retain this company on our preferred vendor list with every second year’s performance review. CRI Group will be our valued partners across the Middle East and Asian region Integrity Due Diligence is part of our 2017 Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption ABAC Program."

Largest Pharma Company (London, UK)

Head of Global Procurement Services

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EmploySmart™ provides full in-depth background screening services for employees and candidates at all levels, from senior executives through to shop-floor employees

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Due Diligence 360 Solution: CRI Group

Due diligence is time-consuming, inconvenient, tedious, and extremely expensive when not conducted! Find out how CRI Group, DueDiligence360TM can help your business.