OffshoreAlert

A global crime-wave known as 'Pig Butchering' and the role of crypto in laundering its tens of billions of dollars annual proceeds will be scrutinized at next month's OffshoreAlert Miami conference. A session entitled 'The New Financial Plague: 'Pig Butchering' will be presented by Erin West , Deputy District Attorney for Santa Clara County, California; Professor John Griffin, a Finance Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, and Benedict Hamilton, Managing Director, Forensic Investigations and Intelligence, at Kroll. It is one of 16 sessions on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance that comprise The 20th Annual OffshoreAlert Miami Conference on April 14-16.

A session on investigating and recovering crypto legally, professionally, and successfully will be held at OffshoreAlert's Miami conference next month. 'The Definitive Guide to Investigating and Recovering Crypto' will be presented by Lilita (Lili) Infante, of CAT Labs; Noy Moshe, of Chainalysis; Syed Rahman, of Rahman Ravelli, and Haydn Jones, of Kroll. It is one of 16 sessions on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance that comprise The 20th Annual OffshoreAlert Miami Conference on April 14-16.

The sophisticated techniques by which proceeds are disguised and moved even through the most tightly-regulated of economies, the multi-jurisdictional crimes which are involved, the emergent risks faced by institutions and individuals alike, and, perhaps most importantly, the trailblazing methods and tools by which practitioners uncover culprits and recover assets will be discussed at OffshoreAlert Bangkok this month in a session entitled 'The Dark Side of the Economy: An Ever-Growing Global Launderette'. February 28-29, Bangkok.

Facing complex issues and pressure from competitors such as Singapore, Hong Kong’s future as a dominant international business centre will be analyzed at this month’s OffshoreAlert Bangkok Conference. Two Hong […]

In this episode of OffshoreAlert vGlobal, Tom Walker discusses his investigations into corruption, climate, rainforests, and rights as Head of Research of U.K. non-profit The Gecko Project, which specializes in looking at the role of land use in some of the most pressing global challenges.

Hear firsthand from FTX CEO John J. Ray III and one of FTX's offshore liquidators, Bahamas-based lawyer Brian Simms KC, as they delve into the gripping narrative of FTX's dramatic liquidation at The 20th Annual OffshoreAlert Miami Conference. Dive into their journey through complex legal battles and jurisdictional tug-of-war between Delaware and The Bahamas, culminating in a groundbreaking global settlement. April 14-16, Miami Beach.

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.

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.

The crypto industry faces unprecedented challenges with fraud and potential major collapses. Join us at OffshoreAlert Bangkok to gain critical insights and prepare for what's ahead. February 28-29, Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.

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.

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.

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.

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.

After some late tweaks, the agenda for next week's OffshoreAlert Miami conference is now final - and it's one of the best that we've ever put on.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez will discuss his city's initiatives to become the world's crypto capital and a center for Web3 and AI projects at this month's OffshoreAlert conference.

An investigator who went undercover inside an extreme cult to gather evidence and intelligence for litigation involving its leader will discuss her experience at OffshoreAlert Miami later this month. Join us on April 23-25 in Miami Beach, Florida—Info/Tix: www.oamiami.com

Crypto dominates this year's OffshoreAlert Miami agenda because it's where much of the action is in the fraud and asset recovery industries. Apart from sessions looking at red flags within the industry and its participants, there will also be a 90-minute super panel of crypto experts, several of whom are optimistic about the technology, that will answer all of your questions about this polarizing industry that has so many people baffled. Join us on April 23-25 in Miami Beach, Florida—Info/Tix: www.oamiami.com

This week marks the 25th anniversary of OffshoreAlert being launched on February 24th, 1997. Since then, OffshoreAlert or its publisher have been sued for defamation in Canada, Cayman Islands, England, Grenada, Panama, and United States, two of them criminal, and received several death threats.

This weekend, we launched a new website and logo as part of a refresh of our visual identity. In addition to the revamp, we've improved usability and the overall experience for visitors.

That was the slogan about OffshoreAlert’s owner and editor on a custom T-Shirt owned by Panama-based accountant Marc Harris in 1998 after OffshoreAlert had exposed his criminal offshore financial enterprise. […]