News
06.2024: Tracking Down Fraudulent Employees
Theft in the workplace or from the warehouse, falsified work reports, or information leaks—when companies suspect employees of fraud, they turn to him: Detective Peter Stelzer* from Privatdetektei Ryffel in Zurich.
https://zuercher-wirtschaft.ch/betruegerischen-mitarbeitern-auf-der-spur/
03.2024: The VW Door Kept Slamming Against the Neighbor’s Luxury Cars
To catch the culprit, a dentist from the Zurich Unterland hired a private detective and installed a camera in the parking garage.
07.2023: Successful Graduations at Privatdetektei Ryffel AG
On Monday, July 10, 2023, the next generation of business professionals was honored at the Hallenstadion Zurich. A total of 1,335 KV graduates completed their three-year commercial apprenticeship at the Zurich Business School this summer.
Our two KV trainees also passed their final exams with flying colors.
Mr. Emanuel Schweizer achieved an excellent grade point average of 5.3, placing him among the top 65 future business professionals in Switzerland.
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG warmly congratulates this fantastic achievement and wishes them all the best in their future careers!
We continue to support the education of well-trained business professionals. In August 2023, two new trainees will join the back office team.
05.2023: Participation in a Course on Nonverbal Communication and Facial Expressions by Denise von Moos
On May 26, our team had the pleasure of learning more about nonverbal communication. This knowledge will undoubtedly assist us in our daily work.
04.2023: Isabella Pedrazzi Joins the Swiss Women’s National Ski Team
Isabella Pedrazzi will be part of the C-team for the Alpine Skiing Women’s National Team in the 2023/24 season. Congratulations, Isabella!
https://www.swiss-ski.ch/ski-alpin/athletinnen/detail/isabella-pedrazzi/
03.2023: Participation and Sponsorship at the Annual Congress of the Spanish Detective Association in Mallorca
In March, we had the pleasure of participating in and sponsoring the annual congress of the Spanish Detective Association in Mallorca. One of our employees will also give a presentation on private investigations in Switzerland.
More information can be found at the following link:
https://www.congresodetectives.es/
01.2023: Membership in the Spanish Association of Private Detectives APDPE
Our agency continues to grow internationally, and we are pleased to announce our membership in the APDPE.
Several of our staff members are fluent in Spanish, and we look forward to working with our colleagues in Spain.
11.2022: Sponsorship of Isabella Pedrazzi
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG is pleased to continue sponsoring Isabelle Pedrazzi for the 2022/2023 season.
The entire team wishes her the best of luck this season!
11.2022: Future Day 2022
This year’s Future Day saw five young people gain insight into our profession, and we hope we have sparked some enthusiasm!
Of course, we will continue to organize a Future Day next year if possible.
10.2022: Series Premiere “Die Beschatter”
Starting Sunday, October 30, 2022, the series “Die Beschatter” will premiere on SRF.
The entire first season will be available from Saturday on playsuisse.ch.
https://medien.srf.ch/-/%C2%ABdie%C2%A0beschatter%C2%BB-die-neue-srf-krimiserie-aus-basel
09.2022: Philip Ryffel Elected 3rd Vice President of the WAD
Founder of the company, Philip Ryffel, was elected 3rd Vice President of the WAD (World Association of Detectives).
We wish him every success in his new office.
09.2022: Peter C. Stelzer Appointed WAD Ambassador for Switzerland
At the WAD meeting in Aruba, our CEO, Mr. Peter C. Stelzer, was appointed Ambassador for Switzerland in the World Association of Detectives (WAD).
07.2022: Christian Mönch, New Vice President & Treasurer of the Swiss Private Detectives Association FSPD
We congratulate our Deputy CEO, Mr. Christian Mönch, on his election as Vice President & Treasurer of the Swiss Private Detectives Association.
Mr. Christian Mönch also continues to represent the Swiss Private Detectives Association as a delegate at the IKD, the International Commission of Detective Associations.
04.2022: SRF Crime Series “Die Beschatter”
On Monday, November 8, 2021, filming began for the crime series “Die Beschatter.”
Here you can learn more about the project:
https://medien.srf.ch/-/drehstart-der-neuen-srf-krimiserie-aus-basel?redirect=%2F
03.2022: Opening of the Chur Office
On March 1, 2022, we opened our new office at Poststrasse 30, CH-7000 Chur.
11.2021: SRF Crime Series “Die Beschatter”
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG is proud to support Turnus Film AG in producing the new SRF crime series “Die Beschatter.”
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG advised the writing team during the creation of the individual stories, providing insight into the everyday work of professional private detectives and advising on investigative methods and the use of technical tools.
In addition to this advisory role, Privatdetektei Ryffel AG also provided authentic props for the production.
Learn more about the project here:
Current Reportage Thurgauer Zeitung 18.11.2021
Review NLZ East Isabella Pedrazzi
The 21/22 season is already in full swing. Isabella Pedrazzi continues to be on a successful path.
20 Questions for a Detective – 20min Radio
Interview with our Deputy CEO on 20min Radio.
https://unchained.20min.ch/episodes/20-fragen-an-einen-detektiv
10-Year Anniversary
Privatdetektei Ryffel congratulates its IT manager on his 10-year anniversary as an employee.
Zinal, Val d’Anniviers Wallis (25.03.2021)
Isabella Pedrazzi finished 4th among the athletes born in 2004. The Swiss Championship continues until Monday, with several competitions still to come.
Isabella Pedrazzi, Rank 20 in the Splügen Downhill
Isabella Pedrazzi is doing very well. Last week, Isabella Pedrazzi was the second fastest in the 2004 category, finishing in 20th place.
Ski Race in Götschen
Last week, Isabella Pedrazzi was able to compete head-to-head with World Cup and European Cup skiers. It was an impressive and eventful day.
Sponsorship of Isabella Pedrazzi Season 20/21
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG is pleased to continue sponsoring Isabella Pedrazzi for the upcoming ski season.
Isabella Pedrazzi Makes it to the NLZ
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG congratulates Isabella Pedrazzi on her selection to the NLZ!
Covid-19
On March 16, 2020, the Federal Council took extensive measures to slow the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus). For the globally active Privatdetektei Ryffel AG, what applies to the entire Swiss population and all companies at the moment applies: everything possible is being done to contain the spread of the virus and protect the health of our employees, customers, and partners.
Privatdetektei Ryffel is still operational daily. We do not expect delays in investigations and processing of customer inquiries in the coming weeks. If delays occur, we ask for your understanding and patience.
We are happy to accept orders by phone or email to avoid direct contact. You can reach us on all 7 days of the week:
Email mail@investigation.ch
Phone 0848 800 001 (24h service)
We wish all our customers and partners all the best, and stay healthy!
25th Anniversary
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG has been successfully operating in private investigations for 25 years.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers, business partners, and employees for their successful cooperation, which has made this success possible!
First Courses in Law and Surveillance
On September 20, 2019, the first employees of Privatdetektei Ryffel AG completed the courses required by the Federal Insurance Office to obtain the necessary legal knowledge as well as surveillance training for specialists in the social insurance sector.
Aarau Office
On September 1, 2019, we opened our new office at Igelweid 1 in CH-5000 Aarau.
Schaffhausen Office
On January 3, 2019, we opened our new office at Neustadt 2 in CH-8200 Schaffhausen.
Redesign of the Website
On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Privatdetektei Ryffel AG, our website has a new look. We hope the new design is as well received by our visitors as it is by us.
Press Review
Radio / TV
Radio Top, 22.05.23, Part 1: 03:51 min Interview about Sherlock Holmes Day
Radio Top, 22.05.23, Part 2: 02:07 min Interview about Sherlock Holmes Day
20min unchained, 20 Questions for a Detective, 09.04.2021, 11:31 min
https://unchained.20min.ch/episodes/20-fragen-an-einen-detektiv
SRF1, Simple Politics, 13.05.2018, 19:49 min Social Detectives: A Step Towards a Surveillance State?
SRF4, News, 11.05.2018, 03:40 min Teaser for the Show “Rendez-vous”
SRF1, Morning Guest, 12.04.2018, 04:59 min Live Guest with Sven Epiney
Die Beschatter
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG is proud to support Turnus Film AG in producing the new SRF series “Die Beschatter.”
Privatdetektei Ryffel AG advised the writing team during the creation of the individual stories, providing insight into the everyday work of professional private detectives and advising on investigative methods and the use of technical tools.
In addition to this advisory role, Privatdetektei Ryffel AG also provided authentic props for the production.
Learn more about the project here: https://www.turnusfilm.com/filme/die-beschatter-staffel-i
Die Beschatter (Season 2)
During the development of the second season, the creators of “Die Beschatter” will once again be advised by Privatdetektei Ryffel. We provide insight into our work, review the plots, and provide feedback on technical accuracy. Just like in the fictional series, Privatdetektei Ryffel has been training detectives for decades, allowing them to participate in real cases as interns.
https://www.turnusfilm.com/projekte/die-beschatter-staffel-2/
Privatdetektei Ryffel in the Series
The attentive viewer can spot Privatdetektei Ryffel as a sponsor in various scenes.
Honorable Mentions
Trailer
Photos
Press Articles
Trust Privatdetektei Ryffel AG for discreet and professional investigations since 1995.
Your tailor-made solutions for economic crime, legal assistance, welfare fraud, surveillance, protective measures, and cyberstalking consultations.