Fortress Global Investigations in the News

Security High for Papal Visit
Lohud.com
April 13 , 2008

Managing Director, Andrew O'Connell explains the Secret Service's interest in the Pope's visit to the United States.

McCain Holds Off on Secret Service Protection
Washington Post
April 4 , 2008

Managing Director, Andrew O'Connell expresses his concerns for John McCain's decision to deny Secret Service protection.

McCain: 'No' to Secret Service Help
AZcentral.com
March 26, 2008

Managing Director, Andrew O'Connell comments on Presidential Candidate, John Mcain's decision to not use Secret Service protection.

Was there a plot to assassinate President Bush at a political rally in Fargo, North Dakota?
Inside Edition
March 20, 2008

Managing Director, Andrew O'Connell offers insight into the potential threat towards President George W. Bush.

Obama-Clinton Race Creates Security Concerns for Secret Service
Bloomberg
March 11 , 2008

Managing Director, Andrew O'Connell comments on the state of security of the Democratic Presidential Candidates.

Stony Brook Evaluates Response to Gunman Scare
Newsday
February 27, 2008

President and CEO of Fortress Global, Robert Seiden comments on the response system put forth by Stony Brook University in wake of the recent school shooting.

He puts the collar on white-collar criminals
Long Island Business News
February 1, 2008

Managing Director, S. Sinai Megibow discusses his goals as he joins the Fortress Global team.

Superbowl Security
MSNBC
February 7, 2007

Vice President of Security William Hackenson speaks on security for Superbowl XLI.

Getting Personal: Sleuth Helps Hedge Funds Cut Risks
DowJones.com
January 24, 2007

President and CEO Robert Seiden comments on an increased volume of business from hedge funds.

Private Eye is Watching You
Lipper HedgeWorld
November 24, 2006

Fortress Global President and CEO Robert Seiden comments on the company's experince conducting due dilligence on hedge fund managers.

Landlord Liable for Terrorist Attacks
Nassau Lawyer
November 2006

Fortress Global Chairman Stanley Fischer writes on landlord's liability in the event of a terrorist attack.

Secret Service Slip-ups: How Safe Are our Leaders?
ABC News
November 23, 2006

William Hackenson, Vice President of Security Services, comments on the challenges of providing security services for the first family.

HP's Dunn May Face Risk from Testimony to Congress
CNBC
October 6, 2006

Robert Seiden, President and CEO of Fortress Global, comments on the strength of the California prosecuter's case against recently indicted HP executives.

Amaranth Advisors: Who is to Blame
HedgeWorld
September 26, 2006

Fortress Global Chairman Stanley Fischer comments on regulating the hedge fund industry.

HP CEO Allowed 'Sting' of Reporter
Washington Post
September 21, 2006

Fortress Global President & CEO Robert Seiden comments on the legality of certain investigative techniques possibly employed by Hewlett Packard.

Extensive Spying Found at HP
Washington Post
September 20, 2006

Fortress Global President & CEO Robert Seiden comments on the privacy and legal issues surrounding investigative techniques.

HP: Corporate Espionage
CNBC
September 20, 2006

Fortress Global President and CEO Robert Seiden discusses the ongoing Hewlett Packard investigation with CNBC's Bertha Coombs.

MSNBC
September 19, 2006

Vice President of Security Services William Hackenson offers his expert opinion on Pope Benedict XVI's security in view of reactions to the Pope's recent speech.

Great Neck Firm to Investigate, California Style
Long Island Business News
September 15, 2006

With the opening of its Los Angeles Office, Fortress Global fills a void for California lawyers and businesses in need of reputable investigative services.

Bombing Cases Often Take Longer to Solve
Statesman Journal
August 17, 2006

Managing Director John Walzer comments on investigating bombing cases.

Federal Agent Heightens Firm's Security Services
Crain's New York Business
August 3, 2006

Feature article on newly appointed Vice President of Security Services, William Hackenson.

Services
Crain's New York Business
July 10, 2006

William Hackenson appointed to Vice President of Security Services.

On the Move
Newsday
July 10, 2006

William Hackenson joins Fortress Global as Vice President of Security Services.

Experts See Ripple Effect of Enron Verdict
Star Tribune
May 26, 2006

President & CEO Robert Seiden comments on the Enron scandal.

Fortress Global President & CEO Robert Seiden describes the extension of the attorney-client privilege doctrine to investigators.

Immigration Battle Continues
HR Executive
April 28, 2006

After the recent arrests at IFCO, Fortress Global Investigations President & CEO Robert Seiden comments on the necessity for companies' to ensure that their employees have proper working permits.

A Fugitive in Brazil, a Mystery in Lebanon
Jerusalem Post
March 30, 2006

Fortress Global Managing Director, John Walzer, comments on the connections between Lebanese Bank Al-Madina and the assassination of Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Top Syrian Officials Suspected In Hariri Murder Linked to Fraud
New York Sun
March 23, 2006

Article describes Fortress Global's investigation of the collapse of Bank Al-Madina and its ties to the assignation of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

High Net Worth
CNBC
March 18, 2006

Robert Seiden, Fortress Global President and Chief Executive, is interviewed by CNBC’s Tyler Mathisen on security for high net worth individuals.

U.S. Private Eyes Are Snooping in China
CNN Money
March 16, 2006

Fortress Global's Donald Leo comments on the increasing need for due diligence and intellectual property and copyright infringement investigations in China.

Anatomy Of A Murder
Queens Courier
March 16, 2006

In light of the brutal murder of a local graduate student, Fortress Global President and CEO Robert Seiden comments that the onus is on business owners to conduct pre-employment background screenings to ensure the safety of employees and patrons of the business.

Contrefacon NYC
Emission J.E. TVA
January 2006

Fortress Global's Donald Leo comments on the increasing volume of counterfeit goods from Asian developing countries on the American market.

All You Need to Know about Workplace Screening
HRO Today
November 2005

Fortress Global President Robert Seiden comments on the value corporations realize in outsourcing pre-employment background checks.

Professionalization of Private Eyes
Newsday
December 19, 2005

Gumshoes are being replaced by high-tech wizzes, many employed by companies to prevent stealing of intellectual property.

Corporate Wrong Doing is the Buzz of Business Community
Newsday
November 21, 2005

Fortress Global Investigation's President, Robert Seiden, comments on the current and past climates of corporate wrongdoing.

Long Island Business News
October 21-27, 2005

Laura Kirschstein appointed as Managing Director of Fortress Global Investigations.

Top Cops Probe Private Route to Profits
Crain's New York Business
October 17-23, 2005

Feature article on the inception and growth of Fortress Global Investigations.

Double Checking
Long Island Business News
October 7-13, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden and other experts comments on the importance and nuances of pre-employment background checks.

Fortress Global Spreads Its Wings
Intelligence Online
September 30 – October 13, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations focuses on international growth, expanding it's private investigations internationaly.

Whistleblower Investigations: What You Need to Know
Financial Management Network
October 2005

Fortress Global Investigations President, Robert Seiden comments on the climate of corporate malfeasance and measures that corporations can take to ensure ethics and integrity in the workplace, as well as what is involved investigating whistleblower allegations.

How to Cover for the Loss of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act
New York Real Estate Journal
September 27 –October 3, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations Vice President of Risk Management, Mark Bunim authors an article on how property owners bracing for an expected hike in insurance rates at the termination of TRIA can use a respected risk analysis firm to assess the liabilities for high risk property, and would thus be able to demonstrate to insurance carriers their commitment to risk mitigation and bargain for discounted rates.

Memo to Anne McLellan
Diplomat and International Canada
September- October 2005

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on measures that government can take to minimize the risk of a terrorist attack.

Paying for Flood Damage Looms as Big Challenge
Wall Street Journal
September 8, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations Vice President, Risk Management, Mark Bunim comments on the difficulties that homeowners will face in securing insurance funds for property destroyed in Hurricane Katrina.

TRIA Uncertainty Puts Premium on Assessing Exposures
Business Insurance
August 22, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations Vice President of Risk Management, Mark Bunim comments on measures that property owners can take to reduce terrorism insurance rates as the expiration of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act approaches.

Fortress Global Investigations Launches Web-Based Background Check Service
The Background Buzz
August 2005

Article on Fortress Global Investigations´s Recruit Check, a web-based pre-employment screening product.

Your Guide to Covering For TRIA Loss
Property Protection Report
August 8, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations Vice President of Risk Management, Mark Bunim provides suggestions as to measures property owners can take to reduce terrorism insurance rates after TRIA´s expiration.

On the Move
Newsday
June 6, 2005

Mark Bunim appointed to manage the Company's risk mitigation and management services.

New Service Puts Brokers to the Test
Employee Benefits Adviser
May 4, 2005

An article about the Agent Check PlusT product, a background check service to help insurance companies assuage concerns about broker reliability.

PhD, MS, pure BS: In resume rigging, it's often a matter of lying by degrees
Long Island Business News
April 15, 2005

Article featuring comments from company President Robert Seiden on resume and job application embellishments and lies.

A New Tool to Fight Crooked Insurance Agents
National Underwriter
April 20, 2005

Article discussing Fortress Global's announcing the AgentCheck PlusT product and the alarming growing number of agent misdeeds.

Fortress Global Investigations Offering 'Agent Check Plus' Program in Order to Protect Insurers
Insurance Journal
April 18, 2005

Article discussing the launch of Agent Check Plus T, a program to assist insurance companies in identifying questionable agents and brokers.

Following the Old Money Trail
U.S. News and World Report
April 4, 2005

Article describing the collapse of a Lebanon-based bank. Fortress Global Investigated the collapse which was fueled by funneling of money to powerful Syrian and Lebanese officials, laundering funds for Iraq 's Central Bank when Saddam Hussein was in power, and funding Hezbollah, the Lebanon-based terrorist organization.

CNN
March 11, 2005

Managing Director John Walzer comments on courtroom security in light of the Fulton County, Georgia courtroom shooting of a judge, court reporter and deputy.

On the Move
Newsday
March 7, 2005

Article discussing past work experience of Jim Mulvaney, former director of corporate intelligence for KPMG Forensic Services.

Rebel with a Show
Long Island Business News
February 4, 2005

Article describing security services provided by Fortress Global Investigations for the television show "The Rebel Billionaire: Branson's Quest for the Best".

Le procès de l'ex-patron de WorldCom, qui risque jusqu'à 85 ans de prison, s'ouvre à New York
Le Monde
January 20, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the case of former WorldCom Chief Executive, Bernie Ebbers.

Superlatives (and Contradictions) in a Fraud Trial
New York Times
January 16, 2005

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the strategies used by both the prosecution and defense in the trial of former WorldCom Chief Executive, Bernie Ebbers.

Protecting the 'Rebel Billionaire'
Security Director News
December, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the Company's recently completed security assignment in Africa for reality television series The Rebel Billionaire: Branson's Quest for the Best.

Due Diligence Means Stepping Outside the Data Room
M&A Today
December 2004

By-lined article by Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden on the importance of conducting comprehensive due diligence investigations.

"Billionaire" Invests Heavily In Security
Newsday
November 30, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the Company's recently completed security assignment in Africa for reality television series The Rebel Billionaire: Branson's Quest for the Best.

How Lawyers and Investigators Work Together Post-Enron
The New York Law Journal
September 22, 2004

Informative article authored by Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden describing how investigators effectively assist attorney's in bringing success to their cases.

Former Interpol Director Paul Higdon joins Fortress Global Investigations as Managing Director of International Investigations.
Long Island Business News
September 17, 2004

Crain's Business News Executive Moves
Crain's Business News
September 13, 2004

Former Interpol Director Paul Higdon joins Fortress Global Investigations as Managing Director of International Investigations.

Intelligence Online Decision-Makers
Intelligence Online
September 10-23, 2004

Former Interpol Director Paul Higdon joins Fortress Global Investigations as Managing Director of International Investigations.

New York Police Train to Avert Convention "Nightmare Scenarios"
Bloomberg News
August 25, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on the likelihood of a terrorist attack during the 2004 Republican Convention.

If It's Broke, Do Fix It- and Fast
Newsday
August 9, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on measures that companies involved in scandals should not take.

Going Undercover: Fortress Global Investigations Helps Firm Get to the Bottom of It
Of Counsel: The Legal Practice and Management Report
July 2004

Interview with Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden regarding the work that Fortress Global Investigations conducts for law firms.

Pre-Employment Screening: Can it Save Your Firm From Disaster?
Nassau Lawyer
June 2004

Article by Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden on the importance of conducting background checks on new hires.

Razmilovic Faces a World of Pitfalls
Long Island Business News
June 18, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the location of former Symbol Technologies Chief Executive Tomo Razmilovic currently being sought by US officials

Attorney Could Face Jail
Newsday
June 11, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the location of Symbol Technologies Inc. former Chief Executive, Tomo Razmilovic, who failed to appear at a court hearing.

Learning From Some Painful Lessons
Newsday
June 4, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on the climate of corporate fraud and its affect on the investigative service industry.

Investors Are Taking Long, Hard Looks at Nortel's Board
New York Times
May 13, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on Nortel's firing top executives in light of improprieties in Nortel's accounting practices.

Fox News
May 8, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on the global war on terror after an Oregon attorney is found to be linked to the Madrid train bombings.

City Hires International Private Investigative Firm to Get the Skinny on Garbage Collection
First Coast News
March 24, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations successfully completes significant due diligence assignment for the City of Jacksonville, FL.

City Hires Investigative Firm to Check Up On Contractor
Jacksonville Business Journal
March 23, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations successfully completes significant due diligence assignment for the City of Jacksonville, FL.

Who's Who In Security
Long Island Business News
March 18, 2004

Highlight of Long Island 's security service companies and security experts including a feature on Fortress Global Investigations and President, Robert Seiden.

FBI Plans To Track Suspects with Data-Mining Techniques
Tech News World
March 17, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on FBI's plan to tap the internet.

Two Senate Buildings Reopen
Washington Post
February 6, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on ricin investigation in the Senate.

Fox News
February 5, 2004

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on ricin investigation in the Senate.

Toothless in Washington: Why Sarbox is Likely to Fail
CIO Magazine
December 1, 2003

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on corporate fraud.

Time to Face the Jury, Mr. Kozlowski
Business Week Online
September 26, 2003

Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden comments on criminal fraud trial of indicted former Tyco International CEO, L. Dennis Kozlowski.

Espionage: The Art of Corporate Spying
Vision Magazine
Fall 2003

By-lined article by Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden on competitive intelligence and spying in corporate America.

Security Inc.
Long Island Business News
June 20, 2003

Feature article on Fortress Global Investigations President Robert Seiden.

Fox News- The O'Reilly Factor
March 10, 2003

Fortress Global Investigations Director Bill Baker comments on whether or not FBI Chief Mueller should be dismissed since he has been allegedly surrounded by scandals within the FBI on three occasions.