M.I.A. INVESTIGATIONS
M.I.A. – EXPERTISE SHAPED BY EXPERIENCE
Founded in 2016, M.I.A. was established following its founder’s acquisition of an Operational Agent Certificate. The agency was a natural continuation of its founder's extensive professional career, which included experience in various police forces, international organisations, and Intelligence in Switzerland and abroad.
Over the years, this experience has enabled M.I.A. to develop a practical understanding of operational environments, security challenges, and the specific requirements of assignments carried out in both national and international contexts.
QUALIFIED PARTNERS AND AN INTERNATIONAL NETWORK
Our investigators are authorised to work as private investigators in cantons where the profession is subject to licensing requirements. They have undergone extensive operational agent training, complementing their professional backgrounds, experience, and individual expertise.
M.I.A. has also established a network of internationally recognised partners in their respective fields, with whom we work closely. This collaboration enables us to mobilise additional expertise and resources, tailored to the requirements of each assignment, both in Switzerland and internationally.
We employ proven techniques whose effectiveness has been demonstrated over many years, while continuously adapting and evolving our methods. As every assignment is unique, we identify and prioritize the most appropriate means of addressing the specific requirements and circumstances of each case.
AUTHORISATION TO OPERATE
What does this mean…
In Switzerland, private investigation is not subject to uniform federal regulation. In certain cantons, including Geneva and Neuchâtel, however, practising as a private investigator is subject to cantonal authorisation.
In Geneva, private investigators must obtain prior authorisation and are listed in an official register. The application for authorisation requires, among other documents, a CV, a Swiss criminal record extract, a certificate of good conduct, and a certificate issued by the relevant authorities. The authorities therefore assess, among other things, the applicant’s good standing and suitability to carry out the profession.
In Neuchâtel, the activity of a private detective or private investigator is also subject to authorisation.
At M.I.A., our investigators and partners operating in the relevant cantons hold all required authorisations. This requirement provides our clients with an initial assurance of professionalism and compliance with the applicable regulatory framework.
However, a quality investigation requires more than simply holding the necessary authorisations. It also demands experience, discretion, diligence, solid training, and strong operational expertise. That is why M.I.A. places particular emphasis on the professional background and expertise of each of its investigators and partners.