About Us

The Team Behind
the Truth

Our Story

From the Force to Forensics

LieTech Polygraph & Forensic Services was founded in 1998 by brothers Ben Lombaard and Rhyno Lombaard. Following their respective careers in the South African Police Service and with a combined service history of more than 30 years, the two brothers embarked on a journey that would keep them in pursuit of the truth.

They enrolled at the Maryland Institute of Criminal Justice, USA, and successfully graduated as Professional Polygraph Examiners during November 1998. Tracy-Ann Smith joined LieTech in November 2000, integrating her experience in psychology with a career in truth verification.

Together, they have been instrumental in solving countless crimes including murders, robberies, cash-in-transit heists, farm attacks, hijackings, theft, fraud, industrial espionage, sexual harassment, hate speech, corruption, and misconduct across various industries.

Combined, these examiners have more than 50,000 hours of polygraph testing experience. We believe that no client is too big or too small to benefit from our services. We have built a solid reputation by delivering results across South Africa, Dubai, and the rest of the African continent.

Classified Personnel

Our Professional Team

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Ben Lombaard
Classification Forensic Psycho-Physiologist
Active Since 1998
Examinations 30,000+
Languages English, Afrikaans, Isi-Zulu, Isi-Xhosa
Specialist Clearance Sexual Misconduct & Sexual Offences Certified

Ben graduated as a Forensic Psycho-Physiologist in 1998 at the Maryland Institute for Criminal Justice, USA (Accredited by The American Polygraph Association). He is also certified to conduct polygraph testing relating to sexual misconduct and sexual offences.

During his 23-year career in the South African Police Service, he completed basic and advanced training in conflict management, crisis management and hostage negotiating. He also served as Station Commissioner for 10 years at Creighton (KZN Midlands) where he not only proved himself to have excelled in crime prevention, but also solved many high priority crimes.

To date, Ben has conducted more than 30,000 polygraph examinations. He is skilled at identifying individuals as well as syndicates responsible for criminal behaviour in the workplace. He is keenly aware of South African law and its applications to the industry.

Over the past two decades, he has assisted companies in resolving issues of theft, fraud and misconduct. He has been instrumental in tracing and recovering stolen stock, monies,
and other assets.

Rhyno Lombaard
Classification Forensic Psycho-Physiologist
Active Since 1998
Examinations 30,000+
Languages English, Afrikaans, Isi-Zulu
Specialist Clearance Forensic Investigator

Rhyno graduated as a Forensic Psycho-Physiologist in 1998 at the Maryland Institute for Criminal Justice, USA (Accredited by The American Polygraph Association).

He was one of the founding members of the SAPS Anti-Hijacking unit in KZN during his 13-year career in The South African Police Service. His experience gained from being involved in the “golden hour” follow-up investigations during this tenure has proven to come in handy as both a polygraphist, as well as a forensic investigator.

To date Rhyno has conducted more than 30,000 polygraph examinations, exposing criminal activities in the workplace and assisting companies in implementing measures to
minimise future losses.

Tracy-Ann Smith
Classification Forensic Psycho-Physiologist
Active Since 2000
Examinations 20,000+
Languages English, Afrikaans
Specialist Clearance Forensic Insurance Investigations

Tracy graduated as a Forensic Psycho-Physiologist in 2000 at the International Polygraph Studies Centre (USA).

In addition to her polygraph qualifications, Tracy is currently studying to complete her Majors
in Psychology and Communications. She has completed in excess of 20,000
polygraph examinations.

She has also been subcontracted to a major insurance company to assist with forensic investigations, and has been instrumental in solving major fraud cases which most likely may have passed by undetected.