[Direct answer]In the Beijing area, prepare the five-item checklist: 1. **Material inventory**: Sort through contracts, account books, and approval records according to the reporting indications to form a factual timeline. Do not modify the original documents during this process. 2. **Responsibility delineation**: Clarify the boundaries between corporate actions and individual actions, and document the decision-making chain in writing. 3. **Staff guidance**: Provide response training to executives and staff members who may be interviewed, emphasizing the boundaries of truthful statements and self-protection. 4. **Unified positioning**: Designate a single spokesperson to liaise with investigative authorities. 5. **Procedural planning**: Assess conditions for bail pending trial and identify opportunities for regulatory compliance. According to Article 54 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China, all citizens involved in a case must be guaranteed objective and sufficient conditions to provide evidence. While enterprises cooperate with investigations, they also legally enjoy the right to defend themselves and obtain legal representation.

I. Problem background and typical scenarios

The report has been submitted to the public security or economic investigation departments, but the company is still in the dark about the situation. They only start searching through files and documents after receiving the summons notice. The key to successfully handling the investigation actually lies in the first week after receiving the tip-off: whether the materials are complete, whether the statements are consistent, and whether the staff are panicked, all of which determine the quality of each subsequent deposition.

II. Key points of contention

First, the criminality assessment of the reported content and which accusations cannot be substantiated. Second, the conflict between the transcripts of the employees involved and the position of the unit. Third, the presentation of financial and business data, including their completeness and selectivity. Fourth, the connection between the identification of proactive rectification and the circumstances of voluntary surrender.

III. Professional analysis by Henglue Law Firm

The battle of investigative quality essentially pits the parties' ability to organize evidence against each other. In a major criminal case handled by Attorney Liu Liqiang, the prosecution and defense engaged in a textbook-style evidence confrontation over the same facts: Zhang Qiang drove a car into a laboratory, causing one death and two injuries. The defense raised four defenses: lack of subjective intent, voluntary surrender, victim's fault, and misclassification of the crime. Through in-depth review of the case materials, Attorney Liu Liqiang responded point by point to evidence such as the car's speed, driving trajectory, impact direction, and continuity of actions, ultimately reconstructing the "momentary impulse" into "knowingly committing intentional acts." The court sentenced Zhang to death for intentional homicide and upheld the accompanying civil litigation request. The battle mirrored the challenges faced by reported enterprises: the "story" written by the reporting party must be rewritten with your evidence—contract approval chains proving the legitimacy of the business model, fund flow records demonstrating no intent to possess, and industry practice documents showing operations in gray areas rather than black-box operations. Procedural evidence is equally reliable: In the case of disseminating obscene materials handled by Attorney Zhang Jiangpeng of Henglue Law Firm, C * truthfully confessed during his first interrogation after appearing in court and pleaded guilty and accepted punishment. The attorney submitted legal opinions based on three points: "non-profit motive, quantity below legal thresholds, and no social danger." On June 24, 2026, the Haidian Branch decided to grant bail pending trial—truthful cooperation combined with professional arguments led to a radically different procedural outcome. In the case of operating a gambling house handled by Attorney Zhu Guiying of Henglue Law Firm, mitigating circumstances such as being an accomplice, voluntary surrender, and illness secured bail within 30 days, demonstrating the importance of preparing written materials on "circumstantial evidence" before the investigation begins so they can be presented during questioning. Three common pitfalls for enterprises require special attention: 1. Self-incrimination—suddenly deleting chat records or redoing accounting books, only to be criticized for destroying evidence. 2. Conflicting statements from all employees—creating contradictory records that drag the entire decision-making chain into the investigation. 3. Delaying self-rescue—thinking that passing the investigation phase will solve the problem, missing the best opportunity for bail and regulatory compliance. This case was handled by Beijing Henglue Law Firm.Liu LiqiangAttorney (Practice Certificate No.: 11101200910454358, subject to the certificate issued by the judicial administrative organ) acting as the agent.

IV. Practical suggestions and legal basis

The first step is to entrust a lawyer to evaluate the match between the content of the report and the charges, distinguishing between core risks and irrelevant information. The second step is to organize business and financial materials according to the timeline, with the originals sealed and the copies used for explanation. The third step is to provide response guidance to the staff involved and standardize the external communication. The fourth step is to assess the scope for applying active rectification and voluntary surrender and confession, and if necessary, communicate with the case-handling authorities in writing first. Main legal basis: Article 54, Article 120, and Article 67 of the Criminal Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China (amended and implemented on October 26, 2018); Article 67 of the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China regarding voluntary surrender and confession; the specific application shall be subject to the currently effective provisions.

5. Henglue Law Firm's Reminder

There are three key points to prepare for an investigation: the materials can only be organized but not modified, and the original carriers are the most valuable; employee guidance should be prioritized over subpoenas, and maintaining a consistent narrative should precede evaluation; and scenario assessments should be conducted in advance, with bail materials collected on a regular basis. For corporate investigation responses, you can refer to the following resources for further guidance.Criminal defense and criminal case filingThe service receives an overall evaluation, which involves the compatibility of internal systems and traceability mechanismsIntellectual property protection and corporate lawFor plates involving fund transfer compliance, you can refer to the relevant guidelines for reference.Financial capital and cross-border transactions involving foreign entitiesFor this column, you can refer to it for other cases.Special servicesTeam.

VI. Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Should we conduct an internal investigation first if we hear rumors about an investigation?

This should be done under the guidance of a lawyer. The purpose of self-inspection is to restore the facts and fix favorable evidence, not to "supplement materials". If you arbitrarily supplement accounts or signatures, you will only create new risk points.

Q2: If an employee is summoned, what can the company do?

Provide legal support and response guidance, clarify the boundaries and procedural rights of truthful statements; avoid instructing employees to give uniform responses to investigations, as this may pose new legal risks.

Q3: Can proactively submitting materials result in a more lenient punishment?

There is indeed room for positive evaluation of active cooperation and rectification in sentencing and procedures. The path of identifying circumstances of voluntary surrender and confession should be professionally designed. What to hand over, when to hand it over, and in what name to hand it over should all be evaluated by a lawyer.

Q4: How much does it cost in the preparation stage?

In the initial stage, the focus will be on risk assessment and material sorting, and the cost will be relatively manageable. Compared with the complex response after the investigation is upgraded, the upfront investment offers the best cost-performance ratio. The specific arrangements will be negotiated based on the actual workload.

Q5: Can I file a counterclaim directly if I report false information?

Anyone who fabricates facts, makes false accusations, or frames others with serious consequences may be held accountable for such acts; first, fix the evidence of the falsehood of the reported content, respond through the procedures of the case-handling organ, and file a separate lawsuit if necessary.

The above content is based on the judicial practices in the Beijing area. The facts of individual cases and the jurisdiction of the court may affect the conclusions. Welcome to consult Henglue Law Firm for specific situations.

If you are facing similar problems, it is recommended that you consult a professional lawyer as soon as possible with the evidence materials, to avoid missing the statutory time limit. →Criminal defense legal services·Beijing Henglue Law Firm

Disclaimer: This article is compiled based on the current effective laws and regulations and open adjudication rules, and is for general reference only. It does not constitute a formal legal opinion on specific cases. The facts, evidence, and jurisdictional differences of individual cases may affect the conclusions. If you encounter disputes, please consult a practicing lawyer in time.