Suspected Falsification of Screenshots in a Defamation Investigation
Case Type: Private investigation / defamation in a personal context
Client: Private investigator commissioned by a civil law firm
Parties Involved: Client A (defamed) vs. Client B (alleged defamer)
Mandate Assigned to H2E Firm:
Verify the authenticity of a series of screenshots of conversations used as evidence
Duration of Mandate: 20 business days
Context
A client was publicly accused on social media of having made offensive remarks via private messages.
Screenshots were submitted by the complainant and circulated by others on Facebook, causing significant reputational damage.
A private investigator, hired by the lawyer of the accused client, contacted H2E Firm to authenticate the screenshots and detect any potential falsification.
H2E Firm’s Intervention
Step 1
Analysis of Received Files
Step 2
Manipulation Detection
Step 3
Technical Illustrated Report Revealing
Supported Hypothesis: Messages were locally edited before the screenshots were taken
Outcome
The H2E expert wrote a report that was submitted in a counterclaim for defamation.
The law firm demonstrated that the evidence used against their client had been altered and that the public accusations were defamatory.
The disputed content was removed from Facebook following a cease-and-desist letter.
Key Takeaways
Tools Used
Do you have a case?
Submit it securely using our platform.
No emails. No delays. Use our dedicated submission system to get expert help fast.
Your information is kept confidential and reviewed by certified experts.
