Criminal Finance
Course Overview
Investigations frequently neglect to examine how criminals and threat actors finance their organizations. The financial methods used by Domestic and international Terrorists and Criminal Enterprises overlap in many ways but are also different.
The course introduces “Criminal Finance” and will define threat actors and criminal organizations. The course will cover various methods for generating, moving, storing, and using illicit proceeds. The course will include a history of cryptocurrency and its role in financing and money laundering. This course will allow students to use critical thinking in practical exercises and discussions to understand various elements needed for a terrorist plot.
The student will leave with knowledge about the fundamentals of money laundering, financial system vulnerabilities, and financial intelligence support. Through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, students will understand how all levels of law enforcement play a role in counter-threat finance.
Who Should Attend?
This class is designed for law enforcement officers at any stage in their career, including: detectives, agents, supervisors, and analysts.
Experience or training in Domestic Terrorism or International Terrorism is not required.
Material Requirements
Students should bring a laptop with unfettered internet capabilities.
Students will receive examples of cryptocurrency transaction mapping, court order examples, and reference materials related to tracking cyber transactions. A course manual will also be provided.
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