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Mike LaCorte | |
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| Occupation | Private investigator |
| Organization | Conflict International |
| Website | Mike LaCorte's official website |
Mike LaCorte is a British private investigator and co-founder of Conflict International, an intelligence and investigations firm headquartered in London.[1] He has held leadership positions in international professional associations and has been recognised in industry publications for his work in private investigation.
Career
[edit]In 2008, LaCorte co-founded Conflict International following the merger of two London-based investigation agencies. Under his leadership, the company expanded internationally with offices in the United States, Spain and Cyprus.[1]
Professional associations
[edit]LaCorte was elected President of the World Association of Detectives (WAD) in October 2017.[2] From 2018 to 2021, he served three consecutive terms as chairman, the first individual in the organisation's history to do so.[3]
In 2024, he was elected President of the Association of British Investigators (ABI).[4]
Awards and recognition
[edit]- Investigator of the Year (2016), awarded by the World Association of Detectives.[2]
- Richard-Jacques Turner Award for Excellence (2019), Association of British Investigators.[5]
- Recognised in PI Magazine in 2024.[6]
- Listed in the Spear's 500 in 2025 as one of the world's leading security and investigations advisers for high-net-worth individuals.[7]
Media appearances
[edit]LaCorte has been cited or profiled in UK national publications including The Times and City A.M..[8][9]
In October 2024, he appeared in a WIRED Tech Support video answering questions about private investigation.[10]
In March 2025, he featured in a LADbible Honesty Box video discussing surveillance and investigations.[11]
He has also been interviewed on the Spanish-language podcast Historias de Detectives de Verdad and in industry publications including Agent Magazine and PI Magazine.[12]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Conflict International – Mike LaCorte". Conflict International. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ a b "WAD Awards". World Association of Detectives. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Mike LaCorte profile". NCISS. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "ABI Board Members". Association of British Investigators. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Richard-Jacques Turner Award for Excellence". Association of British Investigators. 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "PI Magazine recognition". PI Magazine. November 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Best Security Advisers for High Net Worth Individuals". Spear's. Progressive Media International. 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Article mentioning Mike LaCorte". The Times. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Banks breathe sigh of relief as Supreme Court backs Barclays in app fraud case". City A.M. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Private Investigator Answers PI Questions – Tech Support". Wired. Condé Nast. October 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Private Investigator on Affairs, Spy Gadgets & Celebrity Clients – Honesty Box". YouTube. LADbible. 30 March 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.
- ^ "Historias de Detectives de Verdad – Interview with Mike LaCorte". YouTube. 8 March 2025. Retrieved 30 September 2025.