Senior Financial Fraud Specialist
Martin Hubert is a founding member of SHCD Conseil and our leading expert in financial fraud cases. His deep understanding of banking systems, payment networks, and financial regulations across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg makes him the primary specialist for complex bank theft and wire fraud cases.
With established connections to financial crime units and banking regulators across three key European markets, Martin provides clients with informed guidance on navigating the often complex process of financial fraud recovery and bank dispute resolution.
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Martin specializes in cases involving unauthorized access to bank accounts, fraudulent transactions, and credential theft. He guides clients through immediate protective measures, evidence preservation, bank communication strategies, and the often complex process of securing refunds and resolving liability disputes with financial institutions.
Wire fraud requires rapid response and precise action. Martin's expertise in payment systems and banking procedures enables him to guide clients through the critical first hours after discovering fraudulent transfers, helping maximize the chances of fund recovery through proper bank notification protocols and cross-border tracing procedures.
BEC attacks target businesses through sophisticated email manipulation, often resulting in substantial financial losses. Martin helps organizations understand how these attacks work, implement rapid response protocols, communicate effectively with banks about fraudulent instructions, and develop prevention strategies to protect against future incidents.
From ATM skimming to online card fraud, Martin provides comprehensive guidance on card-related crimes. His expertise covers dispute procedures, chargeback rights under various payment networks, documentation requirements, and strategies for resolving complex cases involving multiple fraudulent transactions across different merchants.
The rise of mobile banking has created new vulnerabilities that Martin addresses with specialized expertise. He guides clients through SIM swapping attacks, mobile app compromises, digital wallet fraud, and the unique challenges of recovering from attacks that exploit mobile-specific security gaps.
Martin maintains current knowledge of banking regulations and consumer protection frameworks across France, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This expertise enables him to help clients understand their rights, navigate regulatory complaint processes, and leverage applicable protections to strengthen their position in disputes with financial institutions.
Martin focuses on three key European financial markets with deep expertise in each:
Comprehensive knowledge of French banking regulations, ACPR oversight, consumer protection under Code monetaire et financier, and established relationships with major French financial institutions.
Deep understanding of Belgian financial regulations, FSMA oversight, and the unique challenges of cross-border banking between Belgium and its neighboring countries.
Expertise in Luxembourg's role as a major EU financial hub, CSSF regulatory framework, and handling complex cases involving international private banking clients.
Martin understands that financial fraud creates immediate stress and uncertainty. His approach prioritizes rapid assessment and clear action steps, helping clients understand exactly what needs to happen in the critical first hours and days after discovering fraud.
He combines technical knowledge of banking systems with practical experience in fraud resolution, providing clients with realistic assessments of their situation and actionable strategies for maximizing their chances of recovery.
Quick evaluation of your situation to identify immediate priorities and time-sensitive actions needed to protect your accounts and maximize recovery potential.
Clear recommendations for bank communications, documentation requirements, and optimal approaches for dispute resolution based on your specific circumstances.
Continued assistance throughout the resolution process, helping you navigate bank responses, adjust strategies as needed, and pursue all available recovery options.
"Financial fraud can feel overwhelming, but with the right guidance and rapid action, many situations can be significantly improved. My role is to help you understand your options, take the right steps at the right time, and give you the best possible chance of recovering what you've lost."