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Joseph Mulholland

Dromara,Down

Summary

A highly skilled professional with extensive experience in counter fraud and criminal investigations, holding a Level 4 Diploma Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Qualification.

I hold SC Clearance and as a highly-motivated Criminal Investigator seeking justice in challenging environments I have strong/in depth knowledge of investigative methodology.

I have experience of working in a fast paced target driven environment leading complex criminal/civil investigations to prosecute offenders and recover the proceeds of crime. I manage large investigations, dealing with excise evasion, money laundering, direct/indirect tax offences and forfeiture of seized cash.

I have an extensive track record of building and maintaining effective relationships, engaging extensively with external partners in a fast paced environment, including the Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer in Dublin and Irish Revenue Commissioners to progress criminal Investigations. I hold significant engagement with the PSNI to organise and provide assistance for Operations.

During Criminal investigations I have conducted numerous interviews and have vast experience in conducting interviews under PACE Legislation, preparing interview plans and relevant paperwork to conduct the interview under caution of suspects. I possess the ability to plan, control and lead conversations, understanding any risks or issues that arise.

I have good working relationships with colleagues, providing sound advice in areas where I am experienced but seek guidance with more complex work, developing my skillset further. I work closely with Digital colleagues to obtain and review material to progress investigations. I assist HMRC Investigations triaging mobile devices to extract the data and provide extensive reports detailing evidential material.

I have worked with Forensic Accountants, obtaining calculations and reports on complex Income Tax and VAT investigations, one case currently going through court proceedings with a revenue risk in excess of £450,000.

I understand the importance of working with minimum of supervision to manage my own workload ensuring objectives are met.

I possess excellent communication skills in oral and written format communicating complex information in a clear and concise manner, I regularly draft complex and extensive applications for court orders and other authorities, attending court hearings when required:

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 / Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) Production Orders for the acquisition of financial material

PACE Search Warrants

Directed Surveillance Authorities under Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act

Police Act 1997 - Authorities for Property Interference.

Seasoned Criminal Investigator with knack for solving complex cases and unearthing critical evidence. Known for enhancing investigation protocols and significantly improving case closure rates through innovative techniques and collaboration. Proven ability to lead teams, manage high-stakes situations, and deliver justice efficiently.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Criminal investigator - Higher Officer

HM Revenue and Customs
Belfast, Antrim
2024.09 - Current
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, improving case resolution rates by Managing comprehensive criminal investigations to prosecute offenders and seize any assets or cash.
  • Oversee the Planning of operational deployment, liaise with external Law Enforcement Agencies, ensure full consideration of personnel safety and legal powers under the authority of the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989.
  • Analysed investigation facts to find links within cases.
  • Arrested and transported suspects to police stations or holding cells.
  • Assure high quality Criminal Casefiles to the Public Prosecution Service, and Civil Casefiles to Crown Solicitors Office within set deadlines.
  • Deliver briefings to personnel and external agencies.
  • Conduct arrests, interviews, and searches of premises in accordance with legislation.
  • To date, I have been the Case Manager of 4 Criminal and Civil Investigations.
  • Make court applications: Production Orders to legally compel financial institutions to provide evidential records, Search warrants to allow legal searches of premises and seizure of relevant material, and Further detention and forfeiture applications of seized cash.
  • Attend court as a witness of truth on behalf of HMRC.
  • Review and assure RIPA/Police Act authorisations in support of covert intelligence gathering and acquisition of evidence.
  • Liaise with other government departments and external financial institutions via legal gateways and legislation.
  • Line Management Responsibilities for Criminal Investigator Officers.
  • Compiled detailed reports on investigations undertaken; clarity ensured for all involved parties.
  • Tracked down and apprehended criminals efficiently; contributing to improved public safety.

Criminal investigator - Officer

HM Revenue and Customs
Belfast, Antrim
2016.05 - 2024.09
  • Criminal Investigator (Officer) - investigate criminality, prosecute offenders and seize any assets or cash. Plan operational deployments including those requiring liaison with external Law Enforcement agencies, considering personnel safety and legal powers under the authority of the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989. Draft and submit high quality Criminal Casefiles to the Public Prosecution Service, and Civil Casefiles to Crown Solicitors Office. Deliver briefings to personnel and external agencies pre-deployment. Conduct arrests/interviews and searches of premises in accordance with legislation. To date i have been the Case Officer of in excess of 20 Criminal and Civil Investigations.
  • Make court applications: Production Orders to legally compel financial institutions to provide evidential records / Search warrants to allow legal searches of premises and seizure of relevant material / Further detention and forfeiture applications of seized cash.
  • Attend court as a witness of truth on behalf of HMRC
  • Apply for and maintain RIPA/Police Act authorisations in support of covert intelligence gathering/acquisition of evidence.
  • Complete HMRC checks/GDPR requests to develop intelligence.
  • Request information from other government departments and external financial institutions via legal gateways/legislation.
  • Liaised regularly with legal professionals; ensuring complete understanding of cases under investigation.
  • Resolved complex cases through meticulous evidence analysis.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement agencies, improving case resolution rates.
  • Enhanced departmental performance by implementing innovative investigative techniques.

Civil servant

Northern Ireland Civil Service
Belfast, Antrim
2001.02 - 2016.05
  • I joined the Northern Ireland Civil Service as an Administrative Officer. My main duties were that of a Historical Caseworker in the Child Support Agency. I was responsible conducting investigations using all relevant tools available to me to locate absent parents, gathering relevant personal and financial information to calculate a maintenance assessment’s. I analysed complex data sets to draw insightful conclusions.
  • I was successfully promoted within the NICS to the Executive Officer 11 grade in 2004, in the role of Technical Assurance Officer. I was responsible for completing assurance checks on assessments generated by the team, ensuring every decision made was in line with policy, guidance, and legislation. I Initiated new policies to improve public services.
  • I was successfully promoted within the NICS to the Executive Officer 1 grade in the role of the manager of a large telephony section in Employment and Support Allowance. I was responsible for managing over 100 staff and three telephone lines. I Mediated conflicts amongst team members for harmonious work environment. Initiated new policies to improve public services. Implemented cost-saving measures; resulted in substantial budget reduction. Facilitated staff training programmes, enhancing overall performance levels. Fostered positive relationships with stakeholders through effective negotiation and diplomacy skills.

Education

GCSEs - GCSE including Maths and English

Christian Brothers Secondary School
Belfast
1987.09 - 1992.06

A-Levels - Biology, Economics and Political Studies

St Marys Christian Brothers Grammar School
Belfast
1992.09 - 1994.06

Skills

Level 4 Diploma Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist Qualification (December 2017 to present)

SC Clearance (April 2016 to present)

Disclosure Officer (November 2019 to present)

As a Level 3 Disclosure trained Officer I review material in line with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and CPIA Code of Practice throughout the lifecycle of the investigation; preparing sensitive and non-sensitive schedules to be submitted to PPS with the prosecution file Disclosure Officer for 8 Criminal Investigations

Electronic Device Field Officer (January 2021 to present)

Digital trained Officer in electronic device triage fully proficient in the download, review and production of detailed reports for criminal investigation case teams

Communications Data Champion (March 2020 to present)

As a Communications Data Champion I draft and assure colleagues complex applications in line with Investigatory Powers Act 2016 to obtain communication data to further criminal investigations

Timeline

Criminal investigator - Higher Officer

HM Revenue and Customs
2024.09 - Current

Criminal investigator - Officer

HM Revenue and Customs
2016.05 - 2024.09

Civil servant

Northern Ireland Civil Service
2001.02 - 2016.05

A-Levels - Biology, Economics and Political Studies

St Marys Christian Brothers Grammar School
1992.09 - 1994.06

GCSEs - GCSE including Maths and English

Christian Brothers Secondary School
1987.09 - 1992.06
Joseph Mulholland