Case Studies | Crest Hawk International

Case: Market Entry Intelligence – Indonesia (2022)

Problem: A Singapore-based logistics company planned to expand operations into Eastern Indonesia but lacked visibility on local political and security dynamics.
Action: CHI’s analysts conducted an in-depth assessment combining OSINT, local-source interviews, and regulatory review. The team identified key regional influencers, infrastructure bottlenecks, and risks linked to informal taxation networks.
Outcome: The client adjusted their expansion plan, avoided an unstable port area, and secured local partnerships with verified stakeholders.

Case: Executive Vetting – Vietnam (2023)

Problem: A multinational NGO required vetting for a newly appointed regional director after concerns about undisclosed financial ties in the region.
Action: CHI conducted discreet due diligence across multiple jurisdictions, reviewing corporate records, litigation history, and local reputation through in-country contacts.
Outcome: The investigation revealed a concealed business partnership with a government supplier. The NGO avoided a potential conflict of interest and reputational exposure.

Case: Intellectual Property Theft – Cambodia (2024)

Problem: A regional manufacturing client reported that counterfeit versions of its product were being sold in Phnom Penh and Sihanoukville.
Action: CHI investigators traced distribution points through marketplace surveillance and discreet source engagement. Evidence was compiled and verified with photographic documentation and product authentication reports.
Outcome: Findings were submitted to the client’s legal counsel, resulting in coordinated enforcement with local authorities and the seizure of counterfeit goods.

Case: Missing Foreign National – Northern Thailand (2025)

Problem: An NGO requested assistance locating a missing volunteer last seen near a border region.
Action: CHI cross-referenced digital trails, hotel records, and local witness statements, coordinating with law enforcement and consular staff.
Outcome: The subject was located in medical care within 48 hours. The family and embassy were notified, and CHI provided continued support until repatriation.

Case: Emergency Family Response – Philippines (2023)

Problem: A foreign national was detained during a civil dispute, and his family required immediate verification of his location and welfare.
Action: CHI deployed local associates to confirm the individual’s detention status, liaised with authorities, and facilitated legal counsel and interpreter support.
Outcome: The individual’s condition was confirmed within hours, communication was established with relatives, and local representation was secured until release.

Case: Travel Security Briefing – Laos (2025)

Problem: A European engineering firm deployed staff to a remote hydropower site in Laos and requested a risk assessment and safety plan.
Action: CHI provided a full travel risk assessment, mapping regional threats, medical facilities, and communication gaps. Local partners were engaged to validate routes and accommodation safety.
Outcome: The project proceeded without incident. The firm later integrated CHI’s safety protocols into its wider Southeast Asia deployment framework.

Case: Field Intelligence Training – Cambodia (2024)

Problem: A humanitarian organization sought to improve its staff’s ability to identify and report early security indicators during field missions.
Action: CHI designed and delivered a two-day training workshop covering OSINT awareness, threat recognition, and information verification methods adapted to NGO environments.
Outcome: Field teams gained practical skills to collect and report relevant information safely, leading to improved situational awareness in later deployments.