Public sector counter corruption team

A national counter corruption unit strengthened its ability to detect, investigate, and prevent corruption with Clue, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes to enable structured reporting, secure intelligence sharing, and measurable impact. 

How we helped a counter corruption unit modernise reporting and intelligence 

A public sector team tasked with pursuing and preventing corruption adopted Clue to transform how it captures, manages, and shares intelligence. 

Previously, corruption concerns were reported through a hotline and stored in spreadsheets. Data quality issues, poor visibility, and insecure sharing methods limited the unit’s ability to build cases and drive prevention work. Internal attempts to develop a system had failed, leaving the unit without a robust reporting framework. 

Clue was selected to provide a secure, structured platform for managing corruption intelligence, enabling better case development, more confident reporting, and improved collaboration across the organisation and with external partners. 

Key challenges before Clue

  • No structured reporting system: Staff could only raise concerns via a hotline, with limited ability to track or assess reports. 
  • Poor data quality: Manual data handling and translation errors from third-party sources reduced confidence and accuracy. 
  • Barriers to intelligence sharing: Information was stored in spreadsheets and shared by email, creating inefficiencies and risk. 
  • Limited analysis capability: Without dashboards or trend reporting, the team struggled to identify regional patterns or monitor case outcomes. 

Now with Clue 

  • Secure staff reporting: A confidential reporting form enables staff to raise concerns directly into the system, anonymously if required. 
  • Structured workflows: Guided processes for grading, assessing, and progressing intelligence support effective case development. 
  • Dashboards and reporting: Live views track reporting levels, case progression, and outcomes, enabling proactive prevention work. 
  • Intelligence sharing: A centralised platform replaces spreadsheets and email, allowing secure collaboration with partners. 
  • Configurable system: Clue was aligned to mirror existing functions and integrate smoothly into the CCU’s structure. 
  • Scalable adoption: 50 users went live initially, with 150 more trained by the customer to expand impact across the organisation. 

With Clue, the counter corruption unit has established a trusted, auditable system that gives staff confidence in reporting, improves the quality of intelligence, and strengthens the ability to pursue and prevent corruption. 

Book a consultation today to learn how Clue can help transform your operations in intelligence and investigations.