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Private Investigator Melbourne


With over 34 years of experience, Rivica Investigations provides discreet, professional, and result-oriented covert solutions for individuals and businesses trusted private investigation services across Australia, Melbourne & Victoria

Are you looking to hire a Private Investigator in Melbourne
who will get you the results you need?

Established Expertise

At RIVICA Investigations and Covert Solutions, we've been successfully helping businesses and individuals with investigations since 2014. We understand the vital importance of thorough research, surveillance, and uncovering the truth for our clients; that's why we bring a team of experts for you so that you can easily hire a professional private investigator regardless of the nature of your case.

Comprehensive & Discreet

We offer comprehensive, discreet and highly successful surveillance and undercover work Melbourne-wide — whether you're a family law firm needing help with a delicate custody matter or an individual suspecting your partner of infidelity. When you hire our private investigator in Melbourne, you will get the assurance that all your requirements are met with utmost professionalism.

34+ Years’ Investigative Experience

You can be confident you are dealing directly with an investigator with more than three decades of hands-on experience in law enforcement, government investigation, and private practice. Every matter is personally assessed and directed by Richard James, drawing on proven investigative judgement, strategic thinking, and real-world operational experience to identify angles others often miss and to deliver clear, defensible outcomes.
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Why Melbourne Trusts
Rivica Investigations

Because experience matters. For more than 34 years, Richard James has delivered discreet, lawful, and court-defensible investigations across Victoria, combining former law enforcement expertise with modern intelligence methods. Clients trust RIVICA for straight answers, ethical practice, and evidence that stands up when it counts.

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Business Services

We offer a comprehensive range of highly successful surveillance and undercover work Melbourne-wide and across Australia.
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Corporate Investigations

Discreet investigations to address workplace concerns, corporate misconduct, fraud, compliance issues, and matters impacting business operations.

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Legal Investigation Services

Professional investigative support for law firms, delivering court‑admissible evidence, surveillance, witness locates, and litigation‑ready reporting.

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Government & Council Investigations

Independent investigations supporting councils and government bodies with compliance, misconduct, fraud, and matters affecting public trust.

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Fraud & Misconduct Investigations

Independent investigations to identify fraud, misconduct, and breaches of trust impacting organisations, workplaces, or public bodies.

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Surveillance Operations

Lawful, discreet surveillance to observe, document, and verify activities while minimising risk and maintaining professionalism.

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Due Diligence

Independent investigations to identify risk and verify information before engagement, employment, or investment decisions.

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Mobile Device Forensics

Forensic examination of mobile devices to recover, analyse, and preserve data for legal, corporate, or investigative purposes.

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Workplace Investigations

Independent investigations addressing misconduct, grievances, compliance breaches, and workplace concerns.

Business Services

We offer a comprehensive range of highly successful surveillance and undercover work Melbourne-wide and across Australia.

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Corporate Investigations

Discreet investigations to address workplace concerns, corporate misconduct, fraud, compliance issues, and matters impacting business operations.

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Legal Investigation Services

Professional investigative support for law firms, delivering court‑admissible evidence, surveillance, witness locates, and litigation‑ready reporting.

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Government & Council Investigations

Independent investigations supporting councils and government bodies with compliance, misconduct, fraud, and matters affecting public trust.

Personal Services

Confidential investigation services for individuals seeking answers regarding relationships, missing persons, background checks, personal surveillance, privacy concerns, and other sensitive matters.

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Personal Investigation

Discreet investigations to uncover the truth in personal matters such as infidelity, missing persons, or fraud.

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Relationship Matters

Discreet investigations providing clarity around relationships, behaviour, and personal concerns.

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Missing / Locate Persons

Professional assistance locating missing, estranged, or difficult‑to‑find individuals.

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Background Checks

Confidential background checks to verify identity, history, and potential personal risks.

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Personal Surveillance

Lawful, discreet surveillance to observe and document behaviour in sensitive personal matters.

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Factual Investigations

Objective investigations to establish facts, timelines, and evidence in personal, corporate, or legal matters.

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Electronic Bug Sweeps

Professional detection of listening devices to protect privacy, confidentiality, and sensitive information.

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Mobile Phone Examination

Techniques and strategies to determine if you are being followed or monitored.

Why Clients Choose
RIVICA

When you hire a private investigator, you need certainty that they operate ethically, legally, and effectively. Our team combines old-school detective work with cutting-edge technology to deliver results you can rely on.

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34+ Years Experience

Decades of expertise in law enforcement and private investigation sectors.

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80+ Verified Reviews

Among Australia’s highest‑rated investigation firms, trusted by legal, corporate, and private clients

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100% Confidential

Your privacy is paramount. We operate with strict discretion and data security.

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Court Admissible

We provide legally sound evidence and reports ready for legal proceedings.

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Licensed Experts

Fully licensed, insured, and trained team of professional investigators.

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Available 24/7

Urgency matters. We provide personal investigator services around the clock.

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