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France, Russia, United States
Former French legionnaire working for GardaWorld held in US over Russia links

A naturalised former French legionnaire has been detained in the US for allegedly lying about his links with the Russian military. The French foreign ministry has finally offered him consular protection. His employer, GardaWorld, says it is monitoring the situation closely.

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Amit Forlit, GardaWorld, Voluntas Advisory, Crisis24

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: every Wednesday, we report on events big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community.

London Who is paying investigator Amit Forlit's legal fees?

KyivGardaWorld protects NATO in Ukraine

CopenhagenVoluntas Advisory keeps watch for UN in Jordan and Ukraine

LondonCrisis24 picks out new operations VP

Spotlight | Afghanistan, Europe
Competition for huge EU security contract in Afghanistan highly charged

The European Union is preparing its grand return to Kabul, which is now in the hands of the Taliban. But first it is seeking to ensure security on the ground, which is no mean feat given the situation there.

Ukraine, United Kingdom
Objective Ukraine, linking Kyiv's special forces with UK security providers

Simon Woodiwiss, a man with connections both to Kyiv's special forces and former British SAS officers-turned-consultants, has registered his private security firm in London. He built up the company in Ukraine, where it still operates.

United Kingdom
Total Security Protection increases its share of nuclear decommissioning market

The operators of first-generation nuclear plants that do not have police protection have to make use of private security contractors. Total Security Protection is challenging sector leader G4S.

United Kingdom
British Foreign Affairs Committee hears from MENA experts in new inquiry

The UK's Foreign Affairs Committee is hearing from researchers and former diplomats as part of its new inquiry into the UK's engagement with the Middle East and North Africa.

France, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine
Amarante's revenues top record €60m

French corporate intelligence and private security company Amarante International is counting on contracts in Saudi Arabia and Iraq to consolidate its position as an emerging market leader in Europe.

France, United Kingdom, United States
Israeli special forces vet Doron Kempel extends private security services to Europe

The US-based businessman, a former IDF commando, has already set up shop in the United Kingdom and is now exploring the French market.

France
French Development Agency entrusts its security to Amarante and GEOS

Amarante and GEOS, which are competing fiercely with each other on different international markets, have been chosen to provide international security services for two French development agencies.

France
Fiducial challenges Erys over alleged armed security shortcomings in France

The security branch of Fiducial has complained about alleged dysfunction, particularly on Erys's soon to be renewed strategic contract for the armed protection of Framatome's nuclear facilities.

France
Security firms fuming over TotalEnergies Tripoli contract

Total's compliance service says the company's deal with Marcus Security and Basalt is above board, but regular private security suppliers are up in arms.

UAE, United States
Social Links, new ally of OSINT specialist Sicuro Group

The open source intelligence specialist has turned to the Emirati consultancy and security provider to help with its participation in the ISS World gathering in Dubai by entrusting its founder with presenting several case studies.

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Ergo, Vantage, G3, Silverbridge, Audere, Amarante, GEOS, Baubigeat Zeller

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to Washington, London and Paris.

WashingtonErgo brings in a Navy SEAL

New YorkEx-Diligence directors reunite at Vantage

LondonG3 adds muscle to asset-tracking team

LondonSilverbridge poaches from the Met

LondonEx-Bellingcat manager Ostanin has another crack at corporate intelligence

ParisAmarante establishes foothold in Belgian diplomacy in Africa

ParisGEOS increases oil and gas security offering

FranceBaubigeat Zeller boosts sanctions management capacity

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CRA, Amarante in Erbil, Brahmachari returns to CRG, Nadia Schadlow joins Sigma7 and Ergo

Appointments, financial results, new contracts: each week, we report on events both big and small that matter in the global corporate intelligence community. This week, we go to Erbil, London, Paris, Brussels and Washington.

LondonCRA seeks replacement for Panes.

Brussels/ParisAmarante strengthens position in Iraq with Falcon.

LondonBrahmachari returns to Control Risks.

WashingtonNadia Schadlow connects newcomer Sigma7 with Ergo.

Canada, Iraq
New Baghdad Airport security contractor Biznis Intel comes under fire from Iraqi MPs

Canadian security company Biznis Intel, which was previously unknown in Iraq, has replaced Britain's G4S as the company in charge of security at the capital's airport. This change has raised questions in the Green Zone, however, as the Shiite militias opposed to G4S regain influence.

Iraq, United States
Garda's alleged methods to land State Department security contract in Iraq challenged in court by SOC LLC

SOC has accused two former executives of supplying confidential company information to help rival Garda win strategic contracts to protect US diplomatic facilities in Iraq earlier this year.