by Thomas Alber | Sep 9, 2024 | Banking, Blockchain Technology, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For Peace Officers, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized the financial landscape, offering a decentralized, efficient, and borderless means of transferring funds. Unfortunately, it has also become a powerful tool for international crime syndicates, facilitating a wide array of scams....
by Thomas Alber | Aug 30, 2024 | For Peace Officers, latest-news, Money Laundering
Cryptocurrency mixers, also known as tumblers, have become critical tools for cybercriminals seeking to obscure the origins of illicit funds. As digital currencies have grown in popularity, so too has the sophistication of the methods used to launder these assets,...
by Thomas Alber | Aug 22, 2024 | Crypto, For the Public, latest-news, Money Laundering
The intersection of cryptocurrency and the illicit fentanyl trade represents a growing concern for law enforcement agencies across the United States. Kansas, like many other states, is grappling with the deadly consequences of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid responsible...
by Thomas Alber | Aug 15, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto, Crypto Scams, For the Public, latest-news, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
The convergence of human trafficking, cyber scams, money laundering, and Chinese organized crime represents a growing and significant threat to the United States, impacting both urban centers and rural communities alike. These interconnected criminal activities...
by Thomas Alber | Jul 31, 2024 | Chinese Organized Crime, Crypto, For the Public, latest-news, Mexican Drug Cartel, Money Laundering, Organized Crime
The convergence of cryptocurrency and the fentanyl crisis represents a troubling evolution in illicit activities. Cryptocurrency, with its promise of pseudonymity and decentralization, has become a preferred medium for illicit transactions, including those related to...