Article | June 12, 2025
In this GIR article, Stephen Millington and Dominique Dondelinger examine the growing fraud risks facing the Gulf region amid rapid economic expansion and transformative Vision 2030 strategies.
Dominique is an Associate Director with Secretariat, bringing more than 14 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial investigations and disputes. He has experience working on a variety of forensic engagements including forensic accounting, fraud investigations, expert witness reports, expert determinations, cost recovery audits and ABAC audits. This has included working across the Middle East, Europe and US, serving clients in oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, media, aerospace, automotive, technology and consumer goods.
Dubai (DIFC)
Dominique Dondelinger is an Associate Director with Secretariat, bringing more than 14 years of accounting experience, with a focus on financial investigations and disputes. He has experience working on a variety of forensic engagements including fraud investigations, expert witness reports, expert determinations, cost recovery audits and ABAC audits. This has included working across the Middle East, Europe and US, serving clients in oil & gas, pharmaceuticals, media, aerospace, automotive, technology and consumer goods.
Mr. Dondelinger started his career in external audit in the UK, transitioning to forensic accounting before moving to the Middle East region in 2019. He is a Chartered Accountant, Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist and holds a Bachelors of Engineering degree from City University London.
Mr. Dondelinger has led several cross-border investigations, providing his expertise with regards to accounting focused investigations. He has conducted forensic reviews of accounting records and email data, performed investigative interviews and discrete information enquiries to identify suspicious activities.
Mr. Dondelinger has also assisted experts in preparing expert witness reports in relation to quantum matters, attending arbitral hearings, and has also supported expert determiners.
In this GIR article, Stephen Millington and Dominique Dondelinger examine the growing fraud risks facing the Gulf region amid rapid economic expansion and transformative Vision 2030 strategies.
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