Serving international risk consultancies, compliance firms & law firms — Kurdistan Region, Iraq & UAE-linked cases
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Kurdistan Region · Iraq · UAE

When your client is from Iraq,
you need someone
already there.

Professional due diligence and background investigations for the Kurdistan Region, Iraq, and Iraqi nationals in the UAE — conducted on the ground, in Kurdish and Arabic, to international compliance standards.

1,650+
Documents Verified
65+
Clients Served
3+
Years' Experience
3
Languages
Why we exist

The gap international firms
cannot bridge from a desk

International risk consultancies and compliance firms face a persistent challenge: verifying individuals and entities in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region requires access that no database or remote researcher can provide.

Standard due diligence tools fail in high-risk jurisdictions like Iraq — records are local-language only, verification requires in-person institutional contacts, and social media analysis depends on native Kurdish and Arabic fluency.

Tigris Intel exists to close that gap. As an independent third-party investigator based in Duhok, Kurdistan Region, we provide reliable, locally sourced intelligence that international firms simply cannot obtain remotely.

We have supported international risk consultancies, compliance firms, law firms, and corporate clients for over three years — delivering structured, professional reports that meet international due diligence and KYC/AML compliance standards.

Our work spans individual background checks, enhanced due diligence (EDD), corporate screening, and document verification — including extensive experience supporting Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program applications across multiple jurisdictions.

Reliable
Every report is grounded in verified, multi-source intelligence — not guesswork or database assumptions. Findings are cross-checked across institutional, field, and open-source channels.
Discreet
All engagements are conducted with strict confidentiality. Subjects are never made aware of an investigation, and all client information is handled with professional discretion.
Professional
Reports are structured to international compliance standards, tailored to your specific requirements, and delivered with full evidentiary support and risk indicators.
What we do

Services

Tailored due diligence and investigative services for international compliance, risk, and corporate clients requiring reliable intelligence on Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.

01
Individual Background Investigations
Comprehensive background checks on individuals connected to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Covers identity and document verification, employment and address history, criminal and civil litigation screening, and reputational assessment across local-language sources.
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02
Corporate Screening & Due Diligence
Entity-level due diligence on companies and business partners operating in or connected to Iraq. Includes corporate registration checks, ownership verification, directorship history, litigation screening, and reputational risk assessment.
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03
CBI Programme Support
Specialist due diligence for Citizenship-by-Investment applications. We have supported a significant volume of CBI programme applicants, providing the on-the-ground verification and source-of-wealth analysis that programme administrators and processing firms require.
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04
OSINT & Social Media Intelligence
Open-source intelligence analysis conducted in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. Covers regional social platforms, local media, news archives, and community networks that are entirely inaccessible to non-native speakers — providing context unavailable through any other means.
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05
Identity & Document Verification
Field-based verification of identity documents including national IDs, passports, police clearance certificates, and civil records — with direct institutional confirmation where required. Not reliant on automated checks or databases.
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06
Language & Research Support
Specialist multilingual research and analysis support for international firms requiring Kurdish, Arabic, or English-language source analysis, translation of investigative materials, and culturally informed interpretation of regional intelligence.
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Geographic reach

Coverage area

Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Primary area of operation. Duhok, Erbil, and Sulaymaniyah governorates. Deep institutional contacts, on-the-ground access, and native Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji) language capability.
Federal Iraq
Baghdad and federal Iraqi provinces. Background investigations and document verification for individuals connected to federal Iraq, including litigation and civil record checks conducted in Arabic.
United Arab Emirates (Iraqi-linked cases)
Due diligence and background investigations on Iraqi nationals based in the UAE. Particularly relevant for CBI programme applicants, financial compliance, and corporate onboarding.

"Our value lies in verifying what desk-based research cannot confirm. We access local institutions, cultural networks, and language-specific sources that are simply unavailable to international investigators working remotely."

Kurdistan · Iraq · UAE
Languages of investigation
Kurdish (Sorani & Kurmanji)
Arabic
English
The investigator

Professional profile

M
Mosaab
Lead Investigator · Duhok, Iraq
KurdishArabicEnglish

Mosaab is a professional due diligence investigator and background investigations specialist based in Duhok, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. Over more than three years, he has worked as a verified subcontractor to an international risk and investigations consultancy, supporting compliance firms, risk consultancies, law firms, and corporate clients requiring accurate, discreet, and locally sourced intelligence.

His core expertise lies in conducting investigations that cannot be completed through remote or database-based research. This includes field inquiries, institutional verification, open-source intelligence (OSINT) analysis, and source-based research conducted directly within the Kurdistan Region, broader Iraq, and on Iraqi nationals based in the UAE.

Among his specialist areas is due diligence for Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) programme applicants — an area requiring particular depth and precision. He has supported a substantial volume of CBI cases, providing the on-the-ground verification and source-of-wealth analysis that programme administrators and processing firms depend on.

What distinguishes his practice is rare: native-level fluency in Kurdish, Arabic, and English. This allows him to access, analyze, and interpret local media, social platforms, court records, and institutional channels that are entirely inaccessible to investigators working remotely.

All engagements result in structured written reports tailored to the client's requirements, delivered with supporting evidence, risk indicators, and follow-up clarification as needed.

3+
Years as international subcontractor
1,650+
Documents verified
65+
Clients served
CBI
Programme applicants supported
Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Who are your typical clients?
Our clients are primarily international risk consultancies, compliance firms, law firms, and corporate organizations that require reliable, locally sourced intelligence on individuals or entities connected to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. We operate as a third-party subcontractor, integrating seamlessly into existing due diligence workflows.
What does a typical engagement look like?
Most engagements begin with a brief from the client outlining the subject, scope, and purpose of the investigation. We then conduct field inquiries, institutional checks, OSINT analysis, and source-based research across Kurdish, Arabic, and English-language channels. The deliverable is a structured written report with verified findings, risk indicators, and supporting evidence.
Do you work on CBI programme cases?
Yes. We have extensive experience supporting Citizenship-by-Investment programme applicants from Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. This includes identity and document verification, source-of-wealth analysis, background investigations, and reputational checks — conducted to the standards required by CBI programme administrators globally.
How do you ensure confidentiality?
All investigations are conducted with strict professional discretion. Subjects are never made aware of an investigation. Client information, case details, and findings are handled confidentially and are not disclosed to any third party. We can operate under non-disclosure agreements on request.
What languages do you work in?
We conduct investigations and deliver reports in English. All field research, OSINT analysis, source interviews, and institutional inquiries are conducted natively in Kurdish (Sorani and Kurmanji) and Arabic — ensuring nothing is lost in translation and all regional sources are fully accessible.
How long does an investigation take?
Turnaround depends on scope and complexity. Standard background investigations typically take 5–10 business days. Enhanced due diligence and more complex corporate assignments may take longer. Expedited timelines can be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
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Location
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

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