Undercover Agents Expose Pharmaceutical Theft Ring
September 23, 2021
Case Location: New York, USA
Challenge
A large distribution center that supplies pharmacies, hospitals and doctors with prescribed and over-the-counter medications noticed a gradual, yet substantial, shrinkage in their inventory.
In a six month period, over half a million dollars of product had gone unaccounted.
The client suspected facility employees were responsible for the losses.
Solution
Pinkerton’s experience with performing undercover operations dates back to the Civil War. In this case, Pinkerton agents:
Placed three undercover operatives at the distribution center to monitor the situation.
Conducted numerous interviews.
Coordinated several surveillance operations.
Results
Pinkerton identified 13 employees involved in the theft ring. Two arrests were made by the police department; the eleven remaining employees were terminated. To avoid future instances of theft, Pinkerton provided the client with recommendations to ensure tighter security and better inventory control.
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