CBRM, a leader in corporate intelligence and compliance risk management, today announced a major strategic expansion of its proprietary due diligence and physical site verification services to cover more than 150 countries and jurisdictions worldwide. This move establishes one of the most comprehensive global networks for boots-on-the-ground intelligence, empowering clients to navigate complex international markets with greater confidence and clarity.

In an era of fragmented supply chains, heightened regulatory scrutiny, and evolving geopolitical risks, reliance on digital-only audits is a significant vulnerability. CBRM expanded capability provides the critical, tangible verification that businesses need to de-risk partnerships, investments, and operations from a local level.

“A database cannot walk into a factory, and a algorithm cannot sense the operational culture of a potential partner,” said Usman Mushtaq, CEO of CBRM. “Our expansion to over 150 countries is a direct response to client demand for ground truth. We are putting experienced eyes and ears on the ground, everywhere from emerging markets in Africa and Southeast Asia to established financial hubs and complex regulatory environments across the globe.”

The enhanced service portfolio includes:

1.          Localized Due Diligence: In-depth background checks leveraging native-language public records, local media, and discreet source networks to uncover reputational, financial, and legal risks that are often invisible in a standard desktop review.
2.          Physical Site Verification: Confirmation of a subject’s existence, operational scale, and claimed activities through direct observation, photography, and detailed assessments of facilities, assets, and infrastructure.
3.          Supply Chain Integrity Audits: On-site validation of suppliers and subcontractors to ensure compliance with ethical sourcing policies, anti-corruption standards, and operational safety protocols.
4.          Pre-Investment Verification: Direct observation and local market intelligence for private equity and venture capital firms assessing potential investments in distant or opaque markets.

This expansion is powered by a meticulously vetted network of in-country specialists, all operating under CBRM unified methodology and stringent ethical framework. This ensures consistent, reliable, and compliant data collection across all regions, providing clients with an apples-to-apples comparison of risk anywhere in the world.

“Whether you’re vetting a third-party agent in Latin America, assessing a manufacturing plant in Eastern Europe, or considering a joint venture in Asia, you now have a single partner with the global reach and local expertise to deliver actionable intelligence”