About NCRB

Who We Are

A Different Kind of Investigative Firm

NCRB is a licensed Dutch investigation agency (Wpbr, POB 1737) specializing in digital investigation. We serve insurers, law firms, corporates, SMEs, NGOs, and private clients, in the Netherlands and in files with a cross-border element in more than twenty countries.

Founded in 2019 on a simple premise: that modern investigations require modern methods. While many traditional firms have bolted digital capabilities onto legacy practices, NCRB was built digital-first. Open-source intelligence forms the foundation of our work and is supplemented, where lawful and appropriate, with specialist data sources and external expertise. Depending on the research question, we can examine relevant sources in several countries. Where local knowledge, formal powers, or physical work are required, we involve suitable specialists or refer you on.

Since 2019 NCRB has completed more than 300 investigations for professional and private clients in over 20 countries. Results and feasibility differ per case.

Licensed investigation agency, registered under POB 1737 (Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security)
Advanced OSINT methodology
OSMOSIS® Open Source Certified
IACA Registered Open Source Expert
Documented international case experience
Multilingual capability: English, Dutch

Leadership

Rik V.

Founder & Lead Investigator

Founded NCRB in 2019 with a clear conviction: that modern problems demand modern investigative methods. Since then he has built NCRB into a specialized digital investigation agency, completing 300+ cases for clients in more than 20 countries.

Certified through OSMOSIS (Open Source Certified) and IACA (Registered Open Source Expert). Lead investigator at NCRB, a licensed Dutch investigation agency (licence POB 1737). Fluent in English and Dutch.

NCRB works internationally and is based in Limburg, the Netherlands.

“Facts don't need opinions. They need someone who finds them.”

Who handles your case?

NCRB is led by Rik V., a licensed private investigator since 2019, certified through OSMOSIS (OSC) and IACA. Because we investigate fraud and criminal money flows, we do not publish investigators' full names online. You receive the full name at intake and in every engagement letter. Law firms and insurers can run a conflict check beforehand.

What you can verify today: licence POB 1737 with Justis, Chamber of Commerce 74939742, VAT NL002189118B69. Wpbr register

One point of contact, specialists where needed

You work with the lead investigator of NCRB from intake to report. When a case needs extra capacity or specific expertise, we bring in a vetted specialist from our fixed network. Always under the responsibility of NCRB, under confidentiality, and only with your knowledge. One contract, one report, one point of contact.

Objectivity

We present facts, not opinions. Every investigation starts without assumptions, and our reports tell you what we found, not what you want to hear.

Confidentiality

Discretion is not an add-on. It is fundamental. Our data handling, communication, and reporting processes are designed to protect your interests at every stage.

Thoroughness

We do not stop at the surface. Relevant sources are checked against other data points where possible, relevant lines of inquiry are assessed within the agreed scope, and findings are documented with source references and their limitations.

Compliance

GDPR-compliant operations as standard. We are licensed, our methods are lawful, and our reporting is structured for your intended use.

Wpbr licence POB 1737

Licensed to operate as investigation bureau under Dutch legislation (Wet particuliere beveiligingsorganisaties en recherchebureaus).

Issued by Justis, Dutch Ministry of Justice and Security.
View the entry in the Wpbr register

OSMOSIS® Open Source Certified (OSC)

Certified by the OSMOSIS Association (Open Source Certified, OSC). Demonstrates validated expertise in OSINT methodology, tools, and ethical standards.

IACA Registered Open Source Expert

Registered Open Source Expert with the International Anti-Crime Academy (IACA): verified competency in open-source intelligence methodology and digital investigation techniques.

Free tool

DatalekChecker.nl: free data breach check

Alongside our investigative work, we built DatalekChecker.nl: a free tool that lets anyone check within seconds whether an email address appears in more than a thousand known data breaches and in infostealer logs. No registration, and the input is not stored. It is our way of making part of our field accessible to everyone: knowing whether your data is out there is the first step in protecting yourself.

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