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OffshoreAlert’s Bangkok conference will take place at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on February 28-29.

Discover Cutting-Edge Investigative Tools at OffshoreAlert Bangkok Conference

January 31, 2024
Basem Ayash, of aiNTEL, and Kevin Weekes, of ZENRS, will present a session on 'Using AI & OSINT to Enhance Your Investigations', which will include a demonstration of Internet-based and Artificial Intelligence tools to help you find, monitor, and understand information on targets. OffshoreAlert Bangkok will take place at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok on February 28-29.
OffshoreAlert Miami 2024 - Offshore Finance Session

Enigmatic Offshore Industry to be analyzed at OffshoreAlert Miami

January 30, 2024
Join us at the 20th Annual OffshoreAlert Miami Conference this April at the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach! Don't miss the session 'The Enigmatic World of Offshore Finance: All Your Questions Answered' with experts Mike Morrison (Teneo), Hadley Chilton (Cork Gully Asset Managers), Nick Hoffman (Harneys), and Alex Jay (Stewarts). Dive deep into the realities of offshore finance, debunking myths and exploring the industry's actual workings. Be part of this premier event for high-value international finance insights.
OffshoreAlert Miami Intelligence Investigations Asset Recovery Conference

Agenda Launch for OffshoreAlert Miami 2024

January 24, 2024
This April 14-16, join industry leaders in Miami Beach for the 20th anniversary of one of the leading events on high-value international finance. Featured speaker Brian Simms KC, one of the Bahamas-based liquidators of the FTX crypto group, will discuss the cross-border complexities of the insolvency and how onshore and offshore representatives resolved their differences. Engage in pivotal discussions ranging from the alarming rise of pig butchering scams to the enigmatic world of offshore finance. Hosted at the prestigious Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, this event is a must-attend for professionals seeking to navigate the intricate world of international finance, mitigate risks, and seize opportunity. Early Bird Registration ends February 8.
Offshore Finance Demystified at OffshoreAlert Bangkok

Offshore Finance Demystified at OffshoreAlert Bangkok

January 22, 2024
Our expert panel will delve into the complex world of offshore finance, providing insights into the latest trends and developments in this often-misunderstood industry. Learn about the use of offshore structures in locations such as the British Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands by Asian High Net Worth Individuals and large corporations. We'll also cover the activities in regional Offshore Financial Centers including the Cook Islands, Labuan, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, and Vanuatu.

International money laundering to be analyzed at OffshoreAlert Bangkok

January 18, 2024
Next Month at OffshoreAlert Bangkok: Dive into the modern face of international money laundering. Don't miss 'The Dark Side of the Economy: An Ever-Growing Global Launderette,' featuring insights from Danny Ong, Ting（Victoria） Zhou, Jack Mullan, Josh Heiliczer, and John Cusack. Essential for high-value finance professionals seeking to navigate risks and opportunities. Feb 28-29, Bangkok.
OffshoreAlert Bangkok Intelligence Investigations Recover Conference February 28-29, 2024

Malaysian Boiler Room Raid to be analyzed at OffshoreAlert Bangkok

January 15, 2024
The upcoming OffshoreAlert conference in Bangkok will feature a session by Ken Gamble of IFW Global, focusing on 'Operation Tropicana', a major operation that dismantled a billion-dollar Asian boiler room gang. Gamble will discuss the gang's operations, including how they laundered money through Hong Kong banks and evaded detection for 15 years. He will also explain how the Anti-Money Laundering unit of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission helped recover millions for victims. The conference, held at the luxurious Siam Kempinski Hotel on February 28-29, includes various sessions on high-value international finance and will attract professionals from diverse fields like fraud investigation, asset recovery, banking, and law enforcement.

Cyprus Confidential (An ICIJ & Paper Trail Media Investigation)

December 15, 2023
A video on the just-completed international investigative project led by the U.S.-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and Germany-based Paper Trail Media which the ICIJ stated "took 270+ journalists from 68 media partners around the world eight months to investigate". "Cyprus Confidential (An ICIJ & Paper Trail Media Investigation)", © 2023 OffshoreAlert. Recorded on December...

Video: Investigating Entities & Locating Assets in Dubai

December 15, 2023
In recent years, Dubai has emerged a leading international financial center. In this video, our speakers discuss how to investigate entities and locate assets in the jurisdiction. "Investigating Entities & Locating Assets in Dubai", © 2023 OffshoreAlert. Recorded on December 4, 2023, at OffshoreAlert London. To learn more about future events, click here.

Video: Litigation Funding for Crypto Disputes

December 15, 2023
Crypto and fraud are a match made in heaven, leading to an unprecedented amount of scams in which investors and clients around the world have been collectively swindled out of tens of billions of dollars. In this video, litigation funding specialists will discuss the industry's appetite for financing crypto-related lawsuits and the factors they consider prior to making a decision.

Video: Are Sanctioned Russians Gaming the System?

December 15, 2023
This video explores whether sanctioned Russians are finding ways to game the system. "Are Sanctioned Russians Gaming the System?", © 2023 OffshoreAlert. Recorded on December 4, 2023, at OffshoreAlert London. To learn more about future events, click here.

Video: High-Value International Recovery: Ask Me Anything (Part 1)

December 14, 2023
Leading international fraud and value recovery specialists took your questions and discussed emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. This was intended to be informal and interactive and represented an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by experts who have 'been there, seen it, done it'.

Video: How to Overcome Flaws in the Companies House Search Engine to Reveal Hidden UBOs

December 14, 2023
Identifying beneficial ownership of international corporate structures and assets has never been more crucial than it is today. Many researchers check Companies House on a daily basis, performing due diligence checks on companies and individuals in compliance with AML and Sanctions regulations. Yet most are unaware that the Companies House internal search engine is unable to identify core information contained within its own dataset. As a result, it will fail to return relevant results for searches for Persons with Significant Control and Beneficial Owners. Can your investigation afford to miss that potentially crucial piece of information? In this video, Dylan Kennedy presents key examples and discusses the challenge of revealing hidden UBOs in detail.

Video: High-Value International Recovery: Ask Me Anything (Part 2)

December 14, 2023
Leading international fraud and value recovery specialists took your questions and discussed emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. This was intended to be informal and interactive and represented an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by experts who have 'been there, seen it, done it'.

Video: Covert Investigations – When and Why They Should Be Used

December 14, 2023
In this video, Marlon Pinto, Director of Investigations at AnotherDay, explores the significance of employing undercover strategies to aid both Criminal and Civil Investigations. Accompanying him is a former Metropolitan Police colleague with over three decades of experience as an undercover operative, alongside specialist litigators. Throughout the panel, they delve into tactics, their rationale, and the potential pitfalls when utilised by individuals lacking expertise in this domain.

Video: Attorney From Hell: Stephen David Jones

December 14, 2023
In this video, the incredible story of dishonest English attorney Stephen David Jones, the senior partner of Jirehouse law firm who was sentenced to 12 years in prison at LondoIn this video, we explore the story of Stephen David Jones, a former senior partner at Jirehouse law firm, sentenced to 12 years for defrauding an American billionaire of £13 million. This unique case, which led to a private prosecution after inaction by authorities, is presented by criminal lawyer Steven Kay KC and journalist Nick Kochan.
OffshoreAlert London

OffshoreAlert London – Our Best-Ever Agenda

November 26, 2023
Truth and reality will be on display at next week’s OffshoreAlert London conference. Some will like it, some will not, but both will benefit from hearing it. Our eclectic and […]

OffshoreAlert London Conference to Analyze Roman Abramovich’s Offshore Structures

November 21, 2023
The financial dealings of Russian oligarch Roman Abramovich, particularly his newly revealed offshore structures, are set to be a key focus at the upcoming OffshoreAlert conference in London. These revelations, part of the 'Cyprus Confidential' investigative project, have shed light on complex financial arrangements involving high-profile individuals.
OffshoreAlert London

Experience the Thrill of Real-World Financial Drama at OffshoreAlert London

November 16, 2023
Join us at OffshoreAlert London on December 4-5 for an event where finance meets real-world drama. From being sued by the subjects we expose, like fund manager Timothy Schools, to assisting in criminal investigations against fraudulent schemes like Privilege Wealth, our conferences are a testament to our dedication to uncovering financial deceit. OffshoreAlert London isn't just a conference; it's a pivotal arena where financial truths are revealed and dishonesty is challenged. Don’t miss out on the action – register now at www.oalondon.com.

See What’s Next: OffshoreAlert Bangkok Agenda Unveiled!

November 14, 2023
OffshoreAlert's first Asia conference will be held in Bangkok on February 28-29, 2024. The event will take place at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, a 5-star resort in the heart of the city, near some of Asia’s finest restaurants, shops, and nightlife. There's an emphasis on networking and fun, which is why we're holding our event at a resort in one of the world's most exciting cities that attendees can easily fly into. We want them to combine business with pleasure.
OffshoreAlert London

How To Uncover Hidden UBOs: Overcoming Flaws in Companies House Search

November 13, 2023
Researchers search the U.K.'s Companies House databases on a daily basis, either to comply with AML and sanctions regulations or for other purposes, such as due diligence or fraud investigations. Few realize, however, that Companies House's internal search engine doesn't function properly and may cause them to miss crucial information.
OffshoreAlert London

‘Cyprus Confidential’ session added to OffshoreAlert London

November 13, 2023
A series of major investigative news articles from a project known as 'Cyprus Confidential' will be breaking globally this week and, to accommodate this significant development, a session on it has been added to the agenda of next month's OffshoreAlert London conference. December 4-5, Leonardo Royal London St. Paul's, London.

Agenda Launch – OffshoreAlert London Conference

July 27, 2023
The first version of the agenda for OffshoreAlert's 10th Annual London Conference on December 4-5 is now available. For more information about OffshoreAlert London 2023, sponsorship opportunities, and tickets, please visit www.oalondon.com.
OffshoreAlert Bangkok: February 28-29, 2024 at the Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok

OffshoreAlert announces Asia-Pacific conference in Bangkok

May 15, 2023
OffshoreAlert is pleased to announce our first-ever Asia-Pacific conference, to be held in Bangkok on February 28-29, 2024. We're excited to be bringing our unique combination of expertise, experience, originality, contacts, and fearlessness to the region.

Video: How My Fraud Investigation Brought Down Harvey Weinstein

May 4, 2023
In this video, David Marchant gives his opening remarks, which are followed by lawyer Tom Ajamie discussing how his investigation into suspected charity fraud by Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein ultimately led to Weinstein's demise and later imprisonment for sex offenses. Seth Freedman joins remotely for questions. "How My Fraud Investigation Brought Down Harvey Weinstein”, © 2023 OffshoreAlert. Recorded on April 24, 2023, at OffshoreAlert Miami.

Video: The Digital Elephant in the Room: Are Crypto Tokens Securities?

May 4, 2023
In this video, our panelists discuss an unanswered question on which billions of dollars ride: Are crypto tokens securities as a matter of law? "The Digital Elephant in the Room: Are Crypto Tokens Securities?”, © 2023 OffshoreAlert. Recorded on April 24, 2023, at OffshoreAlert Miami.

Video: Russia in a Time of War – How to Investigate, Enforce Judgments & Handle Problem Clients

May 4, 2023
In this video, investigators and attorneys discuss : Increased lawsuits against Russia/Sanctioned Entities and how to enforce any awards, including seizing money frozen in European clearing houses and seizing private planes; How does the Russia-Ukraine War affect existing litigation and investigations; Confiscation of assets of Russian oligarchs; Inability of Russian banks to pursue debtors who often stole money or haven't returned the loans and who now live abroad; and Proactive Russian sanctions analysis investigations.

Video: Litigation Funding – Latest Developments

May 3, 2023
In this video, litigation funders and asset recovery attorneys will discuss the latest developments in litigation funding, including legal rulings that affect the industry, how to go about getting your claims funded, and the appetite for funding crypto-related claims.

Video: The Baby-Boomer Generation & The Largest Succession of Wealth in History – The New Frontier in Asset Recovery?

May 3, 2023
We stand on the cusp of the greatest generational wealth transfer in history. Baby boomers are set to pass more than $68 trillion on to their children. Major intra family disputes involving the succession of portions of this wealth will inevitably erupt. Is this the new frontier for asset recovery professionals? This panel session will look at the challenges facing the victims of high value elder abuse; dishonest breach of trust by a family member against siblings or children; and developing a practice in this area.

Video: Inside the Cult – The Value of Covert Human Source Intelligence in Litigation

May 3, 2023
Experienced investigator Katie Frodsham discusses the value of human source intelligence (HUMINT) during litigation, through a case study of her infiltration of an extreme cult. Using covert HUMINT techniques and hardware, Katie went undercover in the cult to gather the evidence and intelligence needed to successfully win the case against the cult leader. This is the story of how Katie became a trusted member of the group, eventually going on holiday with them, and becoming the cult leader’s mentee.

Video: Crypto Contagion – Who’s Next?

May 3, 2023
Some crypto investigators suspect that the collapse of FTX is just the tip of the iceberg in an industry rife with fraud. This video looks at red flags surrounding other crypto schemes, including Binance, Deltec Bank, and, of course, Tether.

Video: Crypto – All Your Questions Answered

May 3, 2023
In this special, 90-minute, 'everything you need to know about crypto' video, leading crypto investigators, recovery specialists, and proponents will answer all of your questions regarding the crypto industry and offer advise and expertise to increase your chances of success.

Video: COVID Relief Fraud – Opportunities to Recover Hundreds of Billions of Dollars

May 3, 2023
In this video, retired FBI Agent Gregory Coleman discusses how criminals have stolen hundreds of billions of dollars of COVID Relief funds and how the private and public sectors can work together to recover assets. The presentation will include a case study of one state’s aggressive approach to recovering funds stolen through unemployment insurance fraud.

Video: High-Value International Recovery – Ask Me Anything (Part One)

May 3, 2023
Leading international fraud and value recovery specialists discuss emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. This session is intended to be informal and interactive and represents an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by experts who have 'been there, seen it, done it'.

Video: High-Value International Recovery – Ask Me Anything (Part Two)

May 3, 2023
Leading international fraud and value recovery specialists discuss emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. This session is intended to be informal and interactive and represents an opportunity for you to have your questions answered by experts who have 'been there, seen it, done it'.

Video: Miami’s Crypto Ambitions … with Mayor Francis Suarez

May 3, 2023
A look at how Miami has been attempting to become the world's crypto capital and a center for Web3 and AI projects. Capturing the opportunities and addressing challenges associated with these emerging sectors is no easy feat. The City of Miami’s Mayor Francis X. Suarez joining Jeremy Kroll, CEO and Co-Founder of K2 Integrity, for a candid discussion about these important topics. Recorded on April 25, 2023, at OffshoreAlert Miami.