International Background Checks

PeopleCheck Background Checking

Why is international background checking so important?

In today’s world of travel and globilisation, international background checking has become crucial. This includes carrying out background checks in all countries that the candidate has lived, worked and studied, not just locally.

We verify all aspects of a candidate’s background, from international police checks to overseas degrees, so that you have a complete assessment.

Our Research, Investigation & Development Group consists of Specialists and Analysts highly trained in the intricacies of international background checks.  We have variable working hours to accommodate time differences and our strong network of international contacts ensures all our international checks are carried out smoothly and in accordance with local laws and culture.

If you are unsure whether you need to include international background checks as part of your recruitment process, contact us for some no-obligation advice.

Easy Process

  • Carrying out International background screening, including criminal history is simple.
  • Lodge your request via PRIVI, our online system.
  • We contact your candidate and gather the required information.
  • We contact the relevant organisation and confirm details such as attendance dates and degree or employment dates, position and other factual employment details.
  • We contact any information brokers or police/court/regulatory authorities for other checks required.
  • You are kept informed throughout the whole process by accessing our 24/7 365 real-time reports on PRIVI.

When should I carry out international background checks?

  • When onboarding new recruits that have lived, worked or studied overseas.
  • When accepting transfers from overseas offices to work locally.

Case Study

In one of the most famous cases that highlighted the importance of international background checks, in March 2014, Fake Tahitian Prince Hohepa Morehu-Barlow (aka Joel Barlow) appealed to Australia’s highest court in relation to his 14-year jail term handed down for fleecing taxpayers almost $17million.

The former QLD Health employee was arrested for allegedly siphoning funds over 3 years, with $11m disappearing in just two weeks. Mr Morehu-Barlow was recruited despite his criminal conviction for fraud in NZ. Although background checks were undertaken, a criminal history check was only conducted in Australia and his NZ conviction was not identified.

This case illustrates the importance of undertaking international background checks for candidates who have resided overseas. This case prompted a criminal data-sharing trial involving the NZ and QLD Governments. In 2014, the decision was made to expand the trial to all Australian states.

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  • Please fill in the form below and a PeopleCheck team member will contact you to further discuss your background checking needs.
  • Completing this form does not constitute a request for a background check. Our team only undertake background checks with full informed consent from the individual.
 

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