
Enhanced Due Diligence Guide 2026
A practical guide to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): when it is required under EU AML rules, what it covers, how it differs from Customer and Simplified Due Diligence, and a working checklist.
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Practical perspectives on investigations, fraud, intelligence and risk, written by the Exero Group team in Prague.
The Exero Group blog is a practical resource for clients who need to understand when private investigation creates commercial, evidential or compliance value. We focus on issues that regularly arise in Prague, the Czech Republic and cross-border European matters: insurance fraud, due diligence, OSINT, surveillance, litigation support, background checks and lawful handling of personal data.
Each article is written for real decision-making rather than abstract theory. We explain how to prepare an investigator's brief, which documents to collect before the first call, how to assess proportionality in surveillance, how to preserve chain of custody, and how fieldwork should align with GDPR, employment law and the expectations of courts or insurers. Where a topic requires caution, we also describe the limits: what a private investigator cannot lawfully do, when counsel should be involved, and how to reduce the risk that evidence is challenged later.
The content is intended for lawyers, in-house counsel, insurance special investigation units, compliance managers, HR teams and business owners who need reliable information before instructing a sensitive matter. Articles combine local Czech context with a European perspective because many modern cases involve foreign shareholders, mobile employees, cross-border asset movement or digital traces that sit outside a single jurisdiction.
The aim is to help readers ask better questions, define a lawful scope of work and understand what kind of output will actually be useful. The blog is not a substitute for legal advice, but it is designed to make collaboration with a licensed investigation team clearer, more efficient and easier to defend.
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A practical guide to Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD): when it is required under EU AML rules, what it covers, how it differs from Customer and Simplified Due Diligence, and a working checklist.

Licensed private investigator services in Brno and across the South Moravian region: surveillance, infidelity, corporate matters, asset tracing, and litigation support, run from our Prague headquarters.

How private detective pricing works in the Czech Republic: hourly rates, day rates, retainer minimums, and what drives the final cost of an investigation.

Retail fraud is no longer just shoplifting. From organised return scams to insider theft and supplier kickbacks, here is how a licensed private detective actually reduces shrinkage in a Czech or EU retail business.

Unlicensed private investigators in Prague are cheap, fast and almost always a disaster. Here is what really goes wrong; legally, evidentially and financially when you hire one.

When private recordings, photographs and observation reports become admissible evidence under the Czech Code of Civil Procedure, the Criminal Procedure Code and GDPR, and how to collect them so they survive challenge.

FCRA, GDPR, the EU AI Act, ban-the-box rules, criminal-record access and consent regimes compared side by side for cross-border hiring, M&A and investor due diligence.

A practical, step-by-step checklist of the documents, identifiers, dates and questions that turn a first call with a Prague investigator into a focused, fast and cost-effective engagement.

Sick leave fraud is often dismissed as a minor cheat on the system. In reality, it drains employer payrolls, distorts the labour market and quietly costs the Czech economy billions of korunas every year.

Insurance fraud is not a victimless crime. From inflated repair bills to staged accidents, every fraudulent claim quietly pushes premiums higher for honest policyholders across Europe.

How professional, lawful infidelity investigations can be conducted in a way that protects children from harm, and how the findings should be handled to safeguard their emotional wellbeing during and after a separation.

How professional investigators support divorce proceedings in 2026, from infidelity verification and hidden asset tracing to child welfare checks, with court-ready evidence gathered lawfully and discreetly.

A practical look at how professional investigators verify suspicious insurance claims in 2026, from desktop OSINT and field surveillance to interview techniques and court-ready reporting.

Generative AI is reshaping insurance fraud. Learn how fraudsters use synthetic images, deepfakes and chatbots, and how investigators detect them.

Not every insurance claim needs an investigator. But when the facts are unclear, the exposure is high, or the circumstances feel off, waiting too long to investigate can create costly problems.

Workers’ compensation claims are an essential part of protecting employees who suffer legitimate workplace injuries. However, not every claim is as straightforward as it first appears. Some cases contain inconsistencies, unusual circumstances, or behavioral indicators that sugges

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Child support exists to ensure that children receive the financial care and stability they need, regardless of changes in their parents’ relationship. Courts rely on accurate financial information when determining child support obligations. However, in some cases, the information

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Information has never been more accessible. At the same time, it has never been more complex. Social media platforms, public databases, corporate registries, leaked datasets, and digital footprints generate enormous volumes of data every second.

Fraud is no longer simple. It is coordinated, digital, and increasingly sophisticated. From staged insurance claims to internal corporate embezzlement and organized financial schemes, modern fraudsters use technology to conceal their actions.

Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept, it is actively reshaping industries across the globe. Investigative services are no exception. From fraud detection to digital forensics, AI is accelerating processes that once required weeks of manual effort.

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Elections shape the direction of societies, communities, and nations. For voters, they are a chance to choose leaders who align with their values. For political candidates, however, elections are intense, high-stakes endeavors where every decision and detail matters. Campaigns un

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Whether you’re dealing with a personal issue like infidelity or a business matter like fraud, knowing the truth matters. That’s why people across Prague-from everyday citizens to corporations and law firms-turn to professional private investigators.

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Jakub Novák - Investigator & Blogger

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