Privin Network provides private investigation services in Gambia, connecting clients with investigators and local partners for personal investigations, background checks, surveillance, international investigations, and cybercrime cases. Private investigation is not a licensed profession in Gambia; the Private Security Guard Companies Act, 2009 regulates security guard companies specifically, and according to one legal appraisal of the Act, its licensed employees are expressly barred from also acting as private detectives, keeping the two categories separate rather than covering investigation work at all. Firms instead operate under ordinary business registration through the Companies Act, 2013 and the Single Window Business Registration Act, 2013, administered by the Companies Department at the Ministry of Justice.
Banjul, Gambia’s capital, sits on St Mary’s Island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic and is home to Banjul Port, the country’s main seaport, a setting suited to corporate due diligence and trade-related investigations. Brikama, Gambia’s largest urban center by population, is the country’s major trading hub for groundnuts, palm oil, and other agricultural goods, a setting suited to employment and corporate-commercial cases. Bakau, a coastal town on the Atlantic just outside Banjul, is one of the country’s main tourism and resort hubs, a setting that often brings personal, insurance, and locate cases tied to visitors passing through. Wherever your case is based, our investigators and local partners know the area.
Our success is based on your success, and here are some of the many professional services our local Gambia private investigator(s) can provide:
Personal Investigations
Not everyone is always who they say they are. Whether it’s an individual or a corporation, determine who they are and why they’re there.
Background Checks
Identify and confirm pertinent information about an individual for an important decision, including a Gambia Police Force Police Clearance Certificate where relevant.
Surveillance
An organization or individual may find that they need surveillance help due to suspicious behavior or due to a situation or event that may have occurred. Gambia has no dedicated statute covering the recording of in-person or phone conversations; the Information and Communications Act, 2009 addresses unauthorized interception of computer data and services rather than conversational audio, and a separate Cybercrime Bill has been before the National Assembly since 2023 amid ongoing debate over its implications for press freedom.
International Investigations
If you have a business relationship or are contemplating a new business venture in a particular country, it’s not uncommon to need the services of a private investigator to verify good information about an individual or corporation.
Locate Investigations
With our investigative skills, we can help you gain addresses and phone numbers for locating individuals.
Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics
Equipped with the right technology and a highly skilled staff of professional investigative specialists, we can assist you in identifying a suspect, the purpose of an attack, and how it occurred. Gambia’s Information and Communications Act, 2009 covers unauthorized access, interception, and modification of computer data and services under its Chapter III computer-misuse provisions.
Infidelity and Adultery Marital Investigations
A marriage or relationship brings with it the expectations of monogamy, but many find themselves in situations where this expectation is not being met by one or both of the individuals involved. Gambia’s Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971 lists adultery as one of several named grounds for divorce in civil marriages, alongside desertion, cruelty, and irretrievable breakdown; customary and Islamic marriages are governed separately under their own rules, and custody is decided on the best interests of the child regardless of forum.
Our trained and experienced Gambia private investigators, staff, and management all have police and/or military background, Furthermore, they are well versed in local customs, culture, and society.
Background checks are one of the most sought-after services, as they are an important step in vetting individuals being considered for business and personal opportunities. At Privin, our background checks include detailed information on subjects including criminal, work, residential, associate, and social media history. In Gambia, the equivalent government record is the Police Clearance Certificate, issued by the Gambia Police Force’s Criminal Records Office in Banjul. There is currently no online application system; applicants must apply in person with fingerprints and a valid ID. Don’t get taken unaware by fraud, especially in today’s world where it’s easier than ever to fabricate realistic credentials.
Private investigation is not a separately licensed profession in Gambia. The Private Security Guard Companies Act, 2009 created a licensing regime for private security guard companies, administered through the Inspector General of Police’s office with screening by the Criminal Intelligence Unit, but according to this analysis of the Act, its scope is limited to manned guarding and its licensed employees are barred from also acting as private detectives.
Investigation firms instead register as ordinary businesses through the Companies Department at the Ministry of Justice, under the Companies Act, 2013 and the Single Window Business Registration Act, 2013.
Gambia’s data protection framework is genuinely new: the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2025 was assented into law on 7 November 2025 and is enforced by the Information Commission, with penalties for unlawful processing reaching up to 3 years’ imprisonment or a minimum fine of 500,000 Dalasis.
Privin Network stepped in fast when I needed answers in Banjul. Their team worked quietly, stayed professional, and never pushed for unnecessary details.
My case in Brikama required discretion and speed. Privin Network delivered both. They kept communication simple and direct, and the findings were solid.
I reached out to Privin Network for support in Bakau. They handled the matter with care and respected every privacy boundary. The results gave me confidence to move forward.
Yes. Their team handles locate investigations across urban and remote regions with time-sensitive response and verified methods.
Yes. They provide evidence-backed findings suitable for attorney review and case preparation.
Yes. Corporate investigations include internal loss, fraud analysis and staff related misconduct inquiries.
Yes. Their digital investigations cover device data analysis, cyber tracing and online evidence gathering.
No. There is no dedicated private-investigator license. The Private Security Guard Companies Act, 2009 licenses security guard companies specifically, and according to one legal analysis of the Act, its licensed employees are barred from also acting as private detectives. Investigation firms instead register as ordinary businesses under the Companies Act, 2013.
Yes, and it is very recent: the Personal Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2025 was assented into law on 7 November 2025 and is enforced by the Information Commission, with real penalties for unlawful processing or disclosure of personal data.
Gambia has no dedicated statute covering the recording of in-person or phone conversations. The Information and Communications Act, 2009 addresses unauthorized interception of computer data and services rather than conversational audio, and a separate Cybercrime Bill has been before the National Assembly since 2023.
Under the Matrimonial Causes Act, 1971, adultery is one of several named grounds for divorce in civil marriages, alongside desertion, cruelty, and irretrievable breakdown. Customary and Islamic marriages are governed separately under their own rules, and child custody is decided on the best interests of the child regardless of forum.
The Gambia Police Force’s Criminal Records Office in Banjul issues a Police Clearance Certificate. There is no online application system; applicants must apply in person with fingerprints and valid identification.
The Information and Communications Act, 2009 covers unauthorized access, interception, and modification of computer data and services under its Chapter III computer-misuse provisions. A dedicated Cybercrime Bill has been before the National Assembly since 2023.
The private investigators, staff, and management at our Gambia office are highly skilled, with extensive police and military experience. Additionally, they have a strong understanding of the local culture and society.
