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Is private investigation illegal in Ukraine?

Private detective activity in Ukraine is not legally regulated. The laws do not provide for a direct ban on detective activity, but there is no legislative regulation of it either. There are a number of reasons for further integration and legalization of this type of activity. An example is the consolidation of investigations as a separate type of economic activity (KVED-2010. Class 80.30).

It is for this very reason that you should choose professionals accredited by the Association of Private Detectives of Ukraine, so as not to become a victim of scammers.

How to choose a private detective?

To choose a private detective, first visit the page on the website of the Association of Private Detectives of Ukraine in the REGISTER section. Find a specialist who is closest to where you plan to perform the task, or closer to where you live. Arrange an appointment or other methods of communication with the chosen specialist and agree on the terms and fees for providing the necessary service.

What to do in the event of a dispute with a private detective who is a member of the APDU?

If all possibilities of discussion with the performing specialist regarding a specific contractual service have been exhausted, all documentation related to the services and agreements should be collected. After that, you should contact the APDU Board and present your version of the facts with the relevant evidence. The APDU Board will conduct an internal investigation of the situation. Its role will be to mediate in the dialogue between the parties and, if necessary, on the basis of the evidence presented. In the event of guilt or violation of the Statute or the Code of Ethics by the detective, sanctions will be applied in accordance with the Statute of the Association.

I have heard that there are many scammers who pose as detectives and mislead people. What makes your association trustworthy?

Of course, it is important to take certain precautions when hiring a private detective. There are many unscrupulous people who pose as professionals only to deceive unwary customers and misappropriate their money. The APDU is an organization dedicated to ensuring a responsible approach to this profession. The Association of Professional Private Investigators has strict criteria for accepting new members, so you can confidently choose a contractor from among our associate specialists.

What guarantee will I have that the contracted service will be performed with high quality and on time?

In the process of providing services, associated members must conclude a contract or agreement containing the following key provisions: identification of the parties; subject of the contract; term of its validity; agreed amount and payment methods. This document is drawn up in two copies, one of which remains with the client for use if necessary.

Do you have any vacancies for those who want to work as a private detective?

Those interested in starting a private detective career should initially contact a private detective who is a member of the Association of Private Detectives and express their intention and desire. You can start in the profession as a hired employee.

I was searching for a detective on the Internet and found a very good website that says the detective has been on the market for many years and has a lot of experience, and also provides a very attractive budget. The contractor is not a member of the APDU, is it safe to hire him?

The network is full of various offers that are hard to believe, and is full of people who call themselves "private detectives". Many of these people are simply talented managers who invest a little money in "making" a minimally attractive website, which, apart from a phone number, does not contain any information. And the website serves precisely to be a bait and "hunt" the largest number of unwary clients. They claim to have many years of experience and superman abilities. Be careful! In most cases, it's just a big scam! Anyone can tell you that he started working with Pinkerton! But few people can prove what they write! Professionals who are in the Association of Private Detectives of Ukraine are required to provide documentary evidence of their identity and many years of experience, so the client will know that he is dealing with responsible performers who provide information as it is! We know of several individuals who have the highest positions in Google search, do you know why? It's simple: they deceive a large number of people by appearing at the beginning of surveys. They take money and do not do the work or provide false information! The tactics are common, they will tell you that "nothing happened" or "we cannot do the work for some reason...", from this moment on, even if they do not charge you the other 50%, the subscription fee paid to them by the customer is their profit! That is why they have the resources to place expensive advertising on Google to stay at the top of the pages! Do not let yourself be fooled! Choose responsible performers!