Learn How Terrorists, Gangs and Cartels Hide Their Money From Your Investigation

Get a snapshot of how terrorists, gangs and cartels are using crypto to move their money worldwide, while they launder it and fund their operations.

This class is perfect for investigators, analysts, and task force officer responsible for financial crimes.  It’s also important to narcotics officers.

In this class, you’ll discover:

• What transnational crime organizations are known to use crypto to move money

• How criminal groups use crypto to move money across borders and fund their operations

• How to spot terrorists using the blockchain

• How groups can secretly communicate using the blockchain

• How they launder their proceeds from crime

• How local criminals and gangs use Bitcoin ATMs to launder their drug money

• Real life case studies and investigations

• Investigative techniques

• Schemes involving Bitcoin ATMs

• Learn to identify normal vs. abnormal crypto activity

• The case law you have to know when investigating crypto

• Identify resources that can speed up your investigations

You’ll launch a mock investigation to follow the money trail and sharpen your skills.

Each attendee will also receive a “hero-sheet” to document your new crypto skills to support your warrants.

If you’re new to crypto, you should also consider taking Cryptocurrency For Patrol and Frontline Officers.

About The Instructors:

The instructors, James and Matt, are both fascinated with crypto currency and invest.

Matt is a Federal Task Force Officer assigned to investigate financial crimes with the Secret Service.  He also reviews suspicious activity reported by banks to the Department of Justice.  He has a master’s degree in Financial Crime.

Matt investigates crypto cases every day and will teach you the tricks of the trade.

James focused his career on transnational gangs and organized crime.  His investigations always lead him back to the criminals using some form of cryptocurrency.

James helped form his agency’s Financial Investigations Team and was part of an IRS Bulk Currency group.  He is a Certified Crypto Currency Forensic Investigator.

In addition to being crypto experts, they are both experienced street cops. 

They’ll show you exactly what to look for during contacts, searches, and warrants.

Who Should Attend: Law Enforcement, Probation/Parole, Corrections/Jail, and Supervisors 

More About The Instructors:

James Kerby, is a 28 year veteran with the Austin, Texas Police Department and six-year veteran of the Army National Guard, Military Police. 

James dedicated his career to working mostly as a Narcotics detective in the Organized Crime division where he was instrumental in forming the Financial Investigations Team. Here, James was hyper-focused on transnational gangs involved in human trafficking, money laundering, narcotics trafficking, gun crimes and intellectual property cases where all these criminals used some form of cryptocurrency.

James was also part of federal task force groups such as Homeland Security and IRS Bulk Currency group where they received departmental and civilian awards. James continued his education in cryptocurrency and is a Certified Crypto Currency Forensic Investigator from the McAfee Institute.

James is a licensed Texas Private Investigator where he currently consults on crypto-related crimes and frauds.        

Matthew Hogan has been in law enforcement for over 15 years, currently holding the rank of Detective with the Connecticut State Police.

Det. Hogan started his career with the DeKalb County Police (Atlanta, GA) where he was part of a proactive Robbery Suppression Task Force before returning to Connecticut. 

Along with his responsibilities as a detective for the Eastern District Major Crime Squad, Matt is also a federally sworn Task Force Officer with the US Secret Service CT Financial Crimes Task Force and an active member of the USDOJ SAR review team.

Matt has received his bachelor’s in Fire Science and master’s degree in Financial Crime Investigations from the University of New Haven. A recipient of numerous commendations including the State Police Outstanding Service Award and Unit Citation, Detective Hogan’s work has been recognized at every level of law enforcement.

Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and closed-toed shoes are recommended.

Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for their own travel, hotel, and meals.

Contacts: If you are running late to the course or have other problems or questions regarding this course, please contact: Program Manager, Nick Ramos at: nickramos@trainPSA.org or (505) 573-9672 / PSA office, at: info@trainPSA.org

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