What ICC Commercial Crime Services does

ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) is a specialized division of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), established in 1981 and headquartered in London, that provides crime-prevention and reporting services to international businesses across maritime, brand-protection, financial-crime, and asset-recovery domains. CCS operates through four core units: the International Maritime Bureau (IMB), which runs a 24-hour Piracy Reporting Centre in Kuala Lumpur established in 1991 and publishes a Live Piracy Map; the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB), formed in 1985 to combat product counterfeiting and operating the global Hologram Image Register on behalf of IHMA members; the Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB), which conducts enquiries into money laundering, fraud, and suspect documents; and FraudNet, an international network of 83 independent lawyers plus 27 Future Members and 9 Strategic Partners across 76 countries that delivers 24/7 civil asset recovery.

The underlying technology stack is built around a secure member portal for service delivery, the Kuala Lumpur-based 24/7 incident-reporting infrastructure (with GMDSS Safety Net broadcasts and email alerts), and the Live Piracy Map application that visualizes reported incidents in near real time. CCS holds ISO 27001:2013 Information Security Management Accreditation, reflecting accredited physical, electronic, and managerial controls over sensitive member and incident data.

CCS operates a membership-based revenue model in which subscribing members receive bundled access to IMB trade-finance advice, FIB financial-crime support, CIB counterfeiting intelligence, PRC piracy alerts, and FraudNet asset recovery referrals. Supplementary revenue is generated through paid training programs — notably the Internet Intelligence Course held at Cambridge University and the Annual IMB Trading Course — together with conferences and select premium piracy reports, while basic piracy reports are distributed free of charge to the maritime industry. Customer segments span shipping companies and maritime operators, brand owners and manufacturers, financial institutions, and victims of fraud and commercial crime, with services delivered globally via the London headquarters, a Kuala Lumpur operations centre, and a Dubai branch office.

Name

ICC Commercial Crime Services

Legal name

Commercial Crime Services (CCS), a division of the ICC

Website

https://icc-ccs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ICC Commercial Crime Services is a London-based division of the ICC that combats maritime piracy, counterfeiting, financial crime, and fraud through four specialized bureaus — IMB, CIB, FIB, and FraudNet — serving shipping companies, brand owners, financial institutions, and fraud victims worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Investigation and Security Services (5616), Investigation, Guard, and Armored Car Services (56161)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Fraud Risk Management & Anti-Bribery/Anti-Corruption (ABAC) (BPAHAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Maritime Security Technology & Systems (CCTV, Radar, AIS, Perimeter Sensors) (BPAKALAI), Financial Crime Compliance (AML/KYC/Sanctions) (EDABADAD)

Keywords

• Maritime piracy reporting
• Counterfeiting intelligence
• Financial crime investigation
• International asset recovery
• Commercial fraud prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: CCS provides services to subscribing members who receive professional services from the CCS family including IMB, FIB, CIB, Piracy Reporting Centre access, and FraudNet member access. Members pay subscription fees for access to these services.
2. Courses and Conferences: CCS organizes courses and conferences covering topics related to commercial crime including the Annual IMB Trading Course and Internet Intelligence Course. Revenue generated from course fees and conference registrations.
3. Piracy Reports: The IMB Piracy Reporting Centre offers the latest piracy and armed robbery reports free of charge to requesting parties. However, premium or detailed reports may be available for purchase.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) is the anti-crime division of the International Chamber of Commerce, providing specialized business crime prevention and reporting services through four core bureaus: the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) running a 24/7 Piracy Reporting Centre, the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB), the Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB), and FraudNet (an international network of fraud and asset recovery lawyers). It delivers these services to subscribing members via secure portal and email, complemented by specialized training courses and free piracy reports.

Product overview

ICC Commercial Crime Services (CCS) operates as a division of the International Chamber of Commerce, providing a suite of interconnected crime prevention and reporting services. The organization comprises four core products: the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) with its 24-hour Piracy Reporting Centre and Live Piracy Map for maritime crime reporting; the Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB) for anti-counterfeiting intelligence; the Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB) for money laundering and fraud investigations; and FraudNet, an international network of asset recovery specialists. Additionally, CCS offers training programs including the Internet Intelligence Course and Annual IMB Trading Course. The products work together to provide comprehensive protection for international trade through reporting, investigation, and knowledge-sharing services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• International Maritime Bureau (IMB): Maritime piracy reporting centre, investigation services, and maritime security services
• Counterfeiting Intelligence Bureau (CIB)
• Financial Investigation Bureau (FIB)
• FraudNet

Quantifiable outcome

• Free 24/7 piracy reporting center serving the maritime industry since 1991
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• FraudNet Members (83 Members, 27 Future Members, 9 Strategic Partners in 76 countries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2004FraudNet is an international network of independent lawyers who are the leading civil asset recovery specialists in each country. Established by ICC Commercial Crime Services Division in 2004, it operates as a 24/7 team-led, rapid reaction force to fraud wherever it is reported around the globe. The network currently has 83 Members, 27 Future Members and 9 Strategic Partners in 76 countries.
• International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIB operates the Hologram Image Register under conditions of strict confidence and security for IHMA. The Register stores details of holograms worldwide and protects IHMA members and their customers from inadvertent counterfeiting of holograms and copyright infringement.
• Indian NavysupportingOthersIndian Navy conducted a 40-hour operation in the Indian Ocean on 15 March 2024, capturing 35 Somali pirates and releasing a previously hijacked vessel and its 17 crew. Indian naval vessel also rendered safe a bulk carrier boarded by pirates on 4 January 2024, along with its 21 crew.
• Seychelles Coast GuardsupportingOthersIn late January 2024, the Seychelles coast guard intervened to safeguard a hijacked fishing vessel and its six crew. Three suspected Somali pirates were apprehended in this operation.
• Indonesian Marine PolicesupportingOthersIMB PRC works closely with Indonesian Marine Police who have increased maritime patrols and designated safe anchorage areas. In July 2025, Indonesian Marine Police apprehended two gangs resulting in significant decline in Singapore Straits incidents.
• International Maritime Organization (IMO)supportingOthersIMO is a specialized UN agency responsible for measures to improve safety of international shipping and prevent marine pollution. Works with IMB on maritime security matters including the ISPS Code implementation.
• Regional Maritime Authorities (Singapore, Malaysia, Gulf of Guinea)supportingOthersIMB collaborates with littoral states and regional authorities in Singapore Straits, Malaysia, and Gulf of Guinea for maritime security coordination, incident reporting, and enforcement.
• Schools of Public Attorneys and Magistrates of São PaulominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsored the 3rd Seminar for International Fraud, Recovery of Assets and Transnational Cooperation for Insolvency in São Paulo, Brazil in November 2013.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Kroll: Kroll is a global risk consulting firm offering investigation, due diligence, and asset recovery services that directly overlap with CCS's FIB and FraudNet offerings, serving similar financial institution and corporate clients.
• Control Risks: Control Risks provides global security, intelligence, and investigative services to corporate clients, comparable to CCS's IMB investigation services and FIB financial crime work, though broader in scope.
• FTI Consulting: FTI's Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment competes directly with FraudNet on cross-border asset tracing, insolvency recovery, and fraud investigation work for financial institutions and corporates.
• NICE Actimize: NICE Actimize is an enterprise financial crime compliance platform providing AML, fraud detection, and KYC solutions, addressing the same client needs as CCS's FIB bureau at much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Ambrey Analytics: Ambrey Analytics is a commercial maritime intelligence and security firm providing piracy reporting, voyage risk analysis, and incident response, directly competing with IMB PRC for shipping company subscriptions.
• Dryad Global: Dryad Global provides maritime security intelligence, piracy alerts, and vessel tracking, operating in the same niche as IMB PRC with paid subscription models serving ship operators.
• OpSec Security: OpSec Security provides brand protection and anti-counterfeiting solutions directly comparable to CCS's CIB services, serving brand owners and manufacturers facing the same counterfeit threats.
• SICPA: SICPA provides authentication, traceability, and anti-counterfeiting solutions to governments and brand owners, overlapping with CIB's brand protection mandate but with deeper technology offerings.

Regional players

• ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre: ReCAAP ISC is an Asia-focused piracy reporting center that directly parallels IMB PRC's mandate but is regional in scope, providing an alternative reporting authority for shippers operating in Asian waters.

Emerging players

• ComplyAdvantage: ComplyAdvantage offers AI-driven AML and financial crime compliance technology serving banks and fintechs, competing with FIB's financial investigation services through a modern SaaS delivery model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/imb_piracy

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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