Rimo Benjamin

Forensic Practitioner

Rimo Benjamin is a Forensic Practitioner in our Dispute Resolution practice and in the Corporate & White Collar Investigations sector. He is a forensic investigations specialist with over 21 years’ experience conducting complex investigations into fraud, corruption, theft, money laundering and workplace misconduct. His practice focuses on high-risk, sensitive and multi-jurisdictional matters, often involving senior management, regulated entities and significant financial exposure.

Rimo has worked across a wide range of industries, including legal practice, law enforcement, banking, consulting and professional advisory services. His expertise spans forensic and digital investigations, eDiscovery, the management of large investigative teams, and the design and implementation of anti-bribery and corruption frameworks, anti-fraud compliance programmes and anti-money laundering controls. He is well-versed in navigating disciplinary enquiries and supporting civil and criminal litigation processes, including appearances in formal adjudicative forums.

In addition to his investigative work, Rimo regularly advises clients on governance failures, regulatory exposure and misconduct risk mitigation, bringing a practical and evidence-driven approach to complex disputes and investigations. His multidisciplinary background, combined with his forensic qualifications and investigative training, enables him to deliver thorough, defensible and strategically focused outcomes in matters involving financial crime and corporate misconduct.

Rimo Benjamin

About Rimo

Rimo joined CDH as a Forensic Practitioner in August 2025.

Areas of expertise

Experience

  • Worked across industries including legal practice, law enforcement, banking, consulting and advisory.
  • A wide array of specialities, including forensic investigations, managing forensic investigation teams, digital forensic investigations, eDiscovery, implementing anti-bribery and -corruption strategies, anti-fraud compliance, and anti-money laundering.
  • Well-versed in disciplinary enquiries, civil and criminal litigation, including courtroom and appearance in the CCMA.

Credentials

Education 

  • BA Law Degree - University of Stellenbosch;
  • LLB Degree - University of Stellenbosch; and
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Corporate Law - University of the Witwatersrand.
  • Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • Certificate in Criminal Investigation
  • SAPS Investigators Course
  • Advanced Certificate: Fraud Examination

Memberships

  • Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (SA and Global Chapters)

LANGUAGES

  • English

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