Asshok Sripati
Global Fraud Risk & Financial Crime Consultant
CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner) | ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC) – 2025 | Anti-Money Laundering Expert
Trusted Credentials & Global Expertise
15+ Years
Financial Crime Investigations
75+ Cases
Complex Fraud Investigations
$1M+
Losses Prevented
CFE Certified
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
ISC2 CC 2025
Certified in Cybersecurity
How I Can Help
Specialized consulting services for financial institutions, fintech companies, and organizations facing complex fraud risks globally.
Fraud Risk Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your fraud vulnerabilities and control environment.
- Enterprise-wide fraud risk assessment
- Control design and implementation
- Risk-based monitoring frameworks
- Actionable remediation roadmaps
Complex Investigations
End-to-end management of sensitive fraud and financial crime cases.
- Asset misappropriation & embezzlement
- Insider threats & collusion
- Credit fraud & lending schemes
- Evidence collection & reporting
AML/CFT Compliance
Anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing advisory.
- AML compliance gap assessments
- KYC/CDD process optimization
- Transaction monitoring design
- Regulatory readiness
Department Building
Establish fraud prevention and internal audit functions from inception.
- Internal audit setup
- Team recruitment & training
- Policy and procedure development
- Governance structure design
Interim Leadership
Fractional or temporary executive leadership during transitions or crises.
- Interim Head of Fraud/Risk
- Crisis management support
- Leadership gap coverage
- Strategic guidance
Training & Capability
Customized training programs for fraud prevention and detection.
- Fraud awareness workshops
- Investigation skills training
- AML compliance education
- Red flag identification
Why Work With Me
Proven Results
75+ complex investigations closed with $1M+ in prevented losses across banking and fintech sectors.
Builder Mindset
Built investigation departments from zero. Know what works in resource-constrained environments.
Current Expertise
Recently certified in cybersecurity (ISC2 CC, 2025). Stay current on digital fraud and emerging threats.
Practical Approach
Focus on implementable solutions that balance compliance with operational efficiency.
🌍 Global Reach, Local Impact
Serving fintech companies and financial institutions worldwide with flexible, cost-effective fraud risk expertise.
Remote-First Consulting
- Work with clients anywhere in the world
- Proven remote engagement methodology
- Secure collaboration tools & processes
- Time zone flexibility for global teams
- Regular video consultations & workshops
On-Site When Needed
- Available for on-site engagements
- EU-based for convenient European travel
- Workshop facilitation & training delivery
- Crisis response & urgent investigations
- Stakeholder presentations & board meetings
Cost-Effective Expertise
- No employment overhead or benefits
- Pay only for expertise when needed
- Flexible engagement models
- Scale up/down based on business needs
- Senior expertise without senior salary
Serving High-Growth Markets
Specialized experience supporting fintech ecosystems and financial institutions in emerging markets worldwide.
🇪🇺 European Fintech
EU regulatory expertise, GDPR compliance, EMI/payment institution licensing support
🇦🇪 Middle East Hub
UAE, Saudi Arabia – rapid fintech expansion, Islamic finance considerations
🇸🇬 Asia-Pacific
Singapore, Hong Kong – sophisticated regulatory environments, cross-border payments
🌍 African Innovation
Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa – mobile money, financial inclusion challenges
🌎 Latin America
Brazil, Mexico – emerging digital banking, high fraud risk environments
💎 Crypto/Blockchain
Location-agnostic – digital asset fraud, DeFi risks, regulatory compliance
Flexible Engagement Models
📋 Project-Based
Fixed scope, defined deliverables
- Fraud risk assessments
- Specific investigations
- Department setup
- AML compliance reviews
- Training programs
🔄 Retainer Model
Ongoing availability, monthly commitment
- Fractional Head of Fraud Risk
- Regular advisory sessions
- On-call investigation support
- Monthly risk reviews
- Priority response time
⏱️ Hourly Consulting
Pay as you go, maximum flexibility
- Ad-hoc expert advice
- Second opinions
- Crisis response support
- Short-term gap coverage
- Regulatory inquiry assistance
🎯 Interim Executive
Temporary leadership, 3-12 months
- Acting Head of Risk/Compliance
- Crisis management leadership
- Regulatory remediation
- Department restructuring
- Permanent hire search support
First consultation (30 min) is complimentary. We’ll discuss your specific situation and determine the best engagement model for your needs.
💡 Ideal For:
- Fintech startups building fraud prevention from scratch
- EMI/Payment institutions needing fraud risk expertise for licensing or expansion
- Crypto/blockchain companies facing unique fraud challenges
- Traditional financial institutions expanding digital offerings
- Companies facing regulatory scrutiny needing rapid remediation
- Organizations in emerging markets with limited local expertise available
Track Record
75+
Complex Investigations
$1M+
Losses Prevented
165+
Branches Monitored
15+
Years Experience
Selected Engagements
Examples of how internal investigations and fraud risk management have delivered results for organizations (details anonymized for confidentiality).
Major Embezzlement Investigation
Challenge: Large public sector bank suspected senior employee of systematic fund diversion over multiple years.
Action: Led comprehensive investigation including transaction analysis, interview of 15+ witnesses, coordination with law enforcement, and evidence documentation.
Result: Identified embezzlement scheme totaling $240,000. Evidence led to criminal prosecution and full asset recovery through legal channels.
Internal Audit Function Establishment
Challenge: Fast-growing regional bank had no internal audit function. Regulators requiring systematic risk monitoring and fraud prevention capability.
Action: Built Internal Audit Department from inception including charter development, team recruitment, risk-based methodology, and governance structure.
Result: Established sustainable audit function covering all business lines. Conducted comprehensive Fraud Risk Assessments identifying 15+ critical control gaps.
Multi-Branch Fraud Monitoring Program
Challenge: Consumer finance company with 165+ branches needed systematic fraud monitoring across high-volume lending operations.
Action: Designed and implemented risk-based audit program with team of 22 professionals. Utilized data analytics to identify fraud patterns across customer lifecycle.
Result: Detected multiple fraud schemes in early stages, preventing estimated losses of $800,000+. Strengthened branch-level controls network-wide.
Credit Fraud Investigation & Recovery
Challenge: Bank discovered suspicious loan approvals with forged documentation and fake collateral across multiple branches.
Action: Conducted detailed investigation involving document forensics, borrower verification, collateral inspection, and identification of insider involvement.
Result: Uncovered organized fraud ring involving 3 employees and external accomplices. Total fraud exposure: $420,000. Disciplinary action taken, criminal cases filed.
AML Compliance Enhancement
Challenge: Regional bank facing regulatory scrutiny over AML compliance gaps. Needed systematic transaction monitoring and staff awareness.
Action: Conducted AML compliance gap assessment. Designed training program for 100+ employees covering red flags, suspicious activity identification, and reporting requirements.
Result: Enhanced AML awareness across organization. Improved suspicious transaction reporting quality and timeliness. Regulatory findings addressed satisfactorily.
Cost Optimization Through Process Review
Challenge: Bank experiencing declining profitability needed to identify operational inefficiencies without compromising controls.
Action: Conducted comprehensive operational review across all departments. Identified redundant processes, overstaffing areas, and automation opportunities.
Result: Implemented recommendations generating sustained monthly savings of $82,000 through headcount optimization and process streamlining.
All case details have been anonymized to protect client confidentiality. Specific methodologies, timeframes, and outcomes available during consultation discussions.
Let’s Discuss Your Needs
Complimentary 30-minute consultation to explore how I can help strengthen your fraud defenses.
🔒 For your security, phone consultations are conducted via WhatsApp’s encrypted platform to prevent fraudulent calls.