FOC signs international MoU with Approved Group International

We’re pleased to share a major milestone for our clients and partners: Forensic Origin & Cause Investigations (FOC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Approved Group International (AGI).

AGI is a global leader in forensic investigation, disaster restoration, damage assessment, and business continuity, supporting insurers, corporates, and governments across Asia and beyond. Partnering with AGI extends our reach while staying true to our core strength: science-led fire origin & cause and electrical failure investigations.

Why this matters

This collaboration aligns AGI’s international footprint and multidisciplinary capability with FOC’s specialist expertise. Practically, that means:

• Faster, coordinated response across borders for complex and large-loss events.

• Deeper expertise on tap, pairing AGI’s multidisciplinary teams with FOC’s fire and electrical specialists.

• Joint knowledge programs, including case reviews, CPD sessions, and investigator training.

• Shared methods and technology, enabling more robust evidence handling, testing, and analysis.
  

What clients can expect

• Stronger investigations: blended teams, consistent methodology, clearer findings.

• Scalable support: from single-site incidents to multi-site or multi-jurisdiction losses.

• Learning and development: expanded training and insight-sharing for industry partners.

“This MoU is about raising the bar internationally, combining scale with specialism so clients get speed, depth, and scientific rigour in one team,” said Vithyaa Thavapalan, Founder of Forensic Origin and Cause Investigations

This is the start of a long-term collaboration focused on better outcomes: more resilient investigations, smarter prevention insights, and accessible training for the wider industry. .

If you’d like to discuss how the FOC × AGI partnership can support your files or training needs, please get in touch.