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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In this video, insolvency practitioners, lawyers, and investigators, several of whom are involved in the liquidation of Three Arrows Capital, will discuss how to go about investigating and recovering assets when a global crypto enterprise collapses.

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.

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.

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.

This video examines how the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT can enhance investigations and analyze data. Recorded on April 25, 2023, at OffshoreAlert Miami.

This video looks at investing in two forms of distressed assets - crypto and sovereign debt. Recorded on April 25, 2023, at OffshoreAlert Miami.

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'.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

During 26 years of exposing investment frauds, tax scams, and money laundering schemes, OffshoreAlert has developed unparalleled experience and expertise in the areas of intelligence, investigations, and recovery in high-value international finance. We've earned our spurs in this business the hardest way possible.

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

A session on how the artificial intelligence chatbot ChatGPT can be used to enhance investigations and research has been added to the agenda of OffshoreAlert's conference in 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

After agreeing to put on this presentation, the Securities Commission of the Bahamas later changed its mind. Consequently, this session will be replaced by another session. Reserve your spot now—space is limited. Tix/Info: www.oamiami.com

OffshoreAlert today announced the agenda for our in-person conference on intelligence, investigations, and recovery in Miami Beach on April 23-25, 2023. Among the speakers are the British Virgin Islands-based liquidators of Three Arrows Capital, Christopher Farmer and Russell Crumpler, both of Teneo.

Leading investigators and funders of high-value international finance will take your questions and discuss emerging and dominant issues in litigation funding, including cases, legal rulings, returns, the role of investigators, and what they look for when deciding what cases to fund. Speakers: David Kerstein, Managing Director, Validity Finance; Jonathan Sablone, MD, Global Director of Originations, Delta Capital; Ken Epstein, Investment Manager & Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway; and Kyle Roche, Partner, Roche Freedman.

Given the rise of cryptocurrencies, this session will analyze money, what gives it value, and contemplate what it will look like in the future, including what role, if any, crypto will play. Speaker: Bob Seeman, Managing Partner, CyberCurb

This video will look at Non-Fungible Tokens, how they work, what you need to know, and legal issues associated with them. Speakers: Alex Shea, Director, Risk, Regulatory & Compliance, Guidehouse; Joe McGill, Global Investigations, TRM Labs; and Olta Andoni, Deputy General Counsel, Ava Labs.

Leading international fraud and value recovery attorneys will take your questions and discuss emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. Speakers: Aidan Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, Asset Reality; Jonathan Tickner, Partner, Peters & Peters; Polly Sprenger, Partner, Addleshaw Goddard; and Tatiana Markel, Partner, BakerHostetler.

Leading international fraud and value recovery attorneys will take your questions and discuss emerging and dominant issues that impact your ability to be successful and effective. Speakers: Adam Crane, Partner, Baker & Partners; Alex Jay, Partner, Stewarts; Edward H. Davis, Jr., Founding Shareholder, Sequor Law; and Maureen Ward, Partner, Bennett Jones.

This video will look at efforts around the world to regulate crypto, what's in the pipeline, and what effect it's likely to have on the industry. Speakers: Ari Redbord, Head of Legal & Government Affairs, TRM Labs; Kathy Kraninger, VP, Regulatory Affairs, Solidus Labs; and Lee Reiners, Executive Director, Global Financial Markets Center, Duke University School of Law.

Our panelists will explore using the civil Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") to recover damages for serious frauds, including treble damages and attorney's fees and costs. While civil RICO's remedies are powerful, pitfalls abound for the unwary litigator, including heightened pleading standards and securities transaction bars. Obtaining RICO personal jurisdiction over defendants both in and outside the United States will also be discussed. Speakers: Daniel Treuden, Founding Member, Bernhoft Law Firm; Joshua Bruckerhoff, Partner, Reid Collins & Tsai; and Robert Bernhoft, Founding Partner, Bernhoft Law Firm.

This video looks at Tether and NEXO, two ongoing questionable schemes in the crypto industry that collectively involve hundreds of billions of dollars. Speakers: Edward Normand, Partner, Roche Freedman; Eric Rosen, Partner, Roche Freedman; and Kyle Roche, Partner, Roche Freedman.

Jules Kroll, the founder of the modern corporate investigations industry, discusses the evolution of the industry over the course of his 50-year career with his son and business partner, Jeremy Kroll. In the conversation, Jules explores how he evolved his investigation and asset tracing techniques and strategies throughout his career to follow the money all the way back to its rightful owner. He dives into the importance of adapting these techniques and strategies to meet today’s challenges, including sanctions against Russia, the anonymity of cryptocurrency, and the increasing complexity of financial crimes. Recorded on April 26, 2022, at OffshoreAlert Miami 2022. 

A discussion of the watershed SEC/Offshore Liquidators compromise in the liquidation of Cayman Islands-domiciled Income Collecting 1-3 Months T-Bills Mutual Fund and what it means for future insolvencies. Speakers: Guy Dilliway-Parry, Partner, Pirestleys; Igal Wizman, Partner, EY Bahamas; and Warren Gluck, Partner, Holland & Knight.

In this video, lawyers who have brought lawsuits around the world to recover cryptocurrency from exchanges and other entities will discuss their experiences and offer tips to avoid problems and be effective. Speakers: Amanda Tuminelli, Lawyer, Kobre & Kim; Dani Haston, Head of Global Asset Management, Chainalysis; Daniel Coyle, Counsel, Sequor Law; and Syed Rahman, Partner, Rahman Ravelli.

Members of the opaque community of intelligence gatherers discuss the risks of their profession in this video. Speakers: Christopher Steele, Director & Joint Founder, Orbis Business Intelligence; Michael Ronickher, Partner, Constantine Cannon; and Andrew Wordsworth, Partner, Raedas.

Having identified who stole the crypto, this video will show you how to recover it and who can be held legally liable, not just the thieves but those who laundered it and provided other services, including crypto exchanges. Speakers: Aidan Larkin, Chief Executive Officer, Asset Reality; Amanda Wick, Senior Investigative Counsel, U.S. House of Representatives; Carmel King, Director, Grant Thornton; and Jean-Michel Verelst, Director, Belgium's Asset Recovery and Asset Management Office.

This video is a how-to guide to liquidating and recovering assets across borders involving both onshore and offshore jurisdictions. Speakers: Hannah van Roessel, Director, Senior Legal Counsel, Omni Bridgeway; Ilan Cohen, Intelligence Analyst, Itur Financial Intelligence; James Pomeroy, Director, Grant Thornton; and Martin Kenney, Managing Partner, Martin Kenney & Co.

This session will show you how to investigate who stole the crypto, where it went, whether it was converted into fiat currency, and who has the proceeds now. Speakers: Benedict Hamilton, Managing Director, Forensic Investigations and Intelligence, Kroll; Beth Bisbee, US Head of Investigations, Chainalysis; Hakob Stepanyan, Manager - Forensic Investigation & Litigation Services, BDO USA; and Monika Laird, Threat Finance Lead, TRM Labs.

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has led to a surge in financial sanctions against Russian Oligarchs, banks, and other entities. The hunt is now on to identify beneficiaries, trace and freeze assets, including private jets and superyachts. Learn databases and tools that will help you know who you're dealing with and locate assets that they don't want you to know about. Presented by Ellen Hewitt, Senior Director, FTI Consulting; Nigel Nicholson, CEO, GreyList Trace; Roman Anin, Investigative Reporter, IStories; and Will Fitzgibbon, Investigative Reporter, ICIJ.

This video looks at a zero-click smartphone spyware tool known as 'Pegasus'. Speakers Mark Seibel of the Washinton Post and Stephanie Kirchgaessner of The Guardian discuss how Pegasus worked and provide specific examples of what it was used for.

Opening Remarks for OffshoreAlert Miami, our signature in-person conference on intelligence, investigations, and recovery that took place on April 24-26, 2022.

The world’s leading intelligence-gatherers, investigators, and asset recovery attorneys will gather this month to learn, network, and do business at OffshoreAlert’s conference-by-the-ocean in sunny Miami Beach. There will be 17 sessions on topics such as Russia, crypto, offshore, litigation funding, and an array of other subjects, while speakers include industry giants such as Jules Kroll, who pioneered the modern corporate investigations industry.

A prominent Russian investigative journalist whose Moscow home was raided last year by the country's Federal Security Service will speak at next month's OffshoreAlert Miami conference.

'Zero-click' spyware that was used to hack mobile phones to spy on more than 50,000 people, including lawyers, businesspeople, politicians, and journalists, will be analyzed at next month's OffshoreAlert Miami conference.

Jules Kroll, who pioneered the modern corporate investigations industry, will be the keynote speaker at next month's OffshoreAlert Conference in Miami. The 18th OffshoreAlert Miami conference will take place at the luxury, oceanside Ritz-Carlton, South Beach hotel in Miami Beach, Florida on April 24-26, 2022.