Investigative Tools & Techniques

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.

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.

This video looks at databases, tools, and resources to investigate individuals and entities operating internationally.

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.

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.

Amid a fraud crimewave unprecedented in the history of finance, this video will discuss techniques to investigate and recover crypto and answer any questions you might have.

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'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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

This panel discussion is organised along the lines of the 'BBC Question Time' format with the panelists making some initial comments about the implications of the 'ENRC v. Gerrard' judgment and then answering questions from attendees.

This video will look at databases, tools, and resources to investigate individuals and entities operating internationally.

This video will look at the opaque industry of global intelligence-gathering, including how to obtain and analyze information from sources of varying trustworthiness, credibility, and motivations who might have conflicting accounts in an attempt to determine where the truth is most likely to lie.

In this video, leading experts in crypto investigations and recovery will offer tips and guidance on investigating and recovering crypto - an industry that is awash with fraud.

This video will show attendees tools and techniques to conduct their own investigations into crypto.

An insolvency practitioner who was prevented from leaving Dubai for three months and a bank compliance head who claims she was targeted by Dubai authorities after whistleblowing about suspected money […]

Former Metropolitan Police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe will speak about the notorious 'ENRC v. Dechert & Neil Gerrard' case at OffshoreAlert's upcoming in-person conference in London.

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. 

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 discusses how to investigate crypto. Speakers: Daniel Burget (BDO USA), Ethan McMahon (Chainalysis), Nick Furneaux (CSITech)

This video presentation introduces some of the primary online databases that are useful in identifying assets for companies and individuals globally. Included is a discussion about public and private corporate disclosures, land registries, litigation and procurement records, as well as more creative tools such as construction and fire permits, satellite imagery, leaked and breached data and people search engines. Most of this data is free, but accessing it can sometimes be challenging due to technical, geographical and language barriers or sheer volume. The presentation will also show you how to build your own tools to access these records or, alternatively, buy ready-made commercial solutions that do it for you. Throughout, the presenter will include several examples from real cases, illustrating a wide array of tools, techniques and skills required for asset tracing. Presented by Cristopher Uglea (FTI Consulting).

In this video, British firm ZENRS demonstrates its international investigative tool. Speakers: Connor Allen (ZENRS), Kevin Weekes (ZENRS)

In this video, Ross Higgins talks through a variety of open source tools used by Bellingcat in a range of investigations, with a particular focus on financial investigations. He will also provide advice on the best ways to gather OSINT online. Speaker: Ross Higgins (Bellingcat)

This video will show you how to use and map data to enhance your investigations into serious financial crime. Presenters: Antonina Volkotrub (Anti-Corruption Action Centre), David Thompson (Altana AI), Thomas Ewing (C4ADS)

Learn how to access critical third party and legal risk data across 100+ jurisdictions with automatic translation into 14 languages in minutes and with one simplified search. With the world's largest collections of legal information located on one service, connected by 440 million relationships, it has never been easier to search 120 million legal documents, including exclusive Caribbean and offshore content. Take this guided tour of the vLex platform and learn about vLex's unparalleled coverage, technology, and why over 2 million worldwide have joined vLex. Speakers: Natalie Milman (vLex), Susan Cunningham (vLex)

In this video, GreyList Trace's Rebecca Hodson interviews the company's three founders: Bob Duffield, John Rawson and Nigel Nicholson.

This video examines how bad actors and hostile intelligence gatherers can exploit your online visibility to target your workforce and turn them into human intelligence sources. This is what is commonly referred to as cresting the Insider Threat. We will look at hostile methodology through an offensive lens and how you can mitigate against it. Speaker: Kevin Weekes (ZENRS)

It's fair to say that the offshore corporate services industry feels aggrieved by the work of the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists. In this video, two representatives of the ICIJ and two offshore representatives will discuss projects such as the 'Panama Papers', 'Paradise Papers', and 'Pandora Papers' and, in particular, whether offshore finance is being treated fairly or unfairly.

A look at how bad actors exploit western legal systems to suppress legitimate investigative and due diligence work, causing the de-indexing or removal of articles and documents – even publicly-available […]

Anti-Money Laundering training becomes critical in a pandemic era, as criminal activity increases during times of economic uncertainty. Without the ability to engage staff in face-to-face, instructor-led training, other training […]

Investigators and information-gatherers who specialize in eastern Europe will pass on tips and discuss their experiences to help you with your research. Get Session Content Speakers Andrew Wordsworth, Partner at […]

Introducing the GreyList Algorithm; Evidentiary considerations based on technology investigations; Using GreyList in Court; What happens when banks and their clients lie?; Using digital evidence to contradict and rebut financial […]

A member of The New York Times’ Visual Investigations team will demonstrate how to use digital sleuthing and the forensic analysis of visual evidence to determine the truth and establish […]

The use of artificial intelligence tools to locate assets, find beneficial owners, and identify relationships between individuals and legal entities. Speakers Bob Duffield, Executive Chairman at GreyList Trace Joe Sremack, […]

Speakers Kevin Weekes, Director Operations, ZENRS Connor Allen, Lead Developer, ZENRS Sponsored By: Summary Profile: ZENRS’ purpose is to provide you with business critical intelligence and also help you manage […]

An investigation into what's taking place on 'The Dark Web', where you can obtain a degree from 'Hacker University' for $125, buy credit cards with CVV numbers for $5 each, ATM skimmers for $700, and hire hackers to 'destroy a competitor's business'.

Neil Woodford was once considered Britain’s best fund manager, known by some as the country’s version of Warren Buffett, until it all came crashing down in 2019 amid multi-billion pound […]

A demonstration of Internet-based tools to help you find, monitor, and understand information on targets. Speaker Dylan Kennedy, Director at Intelpool Recorded at OffshoreAlert vGLOBAL on Monday 7 December 2020 […]

A session on how to conduct investigations and gather information in Russia and other members of the Commonwealth of Independent States will be held at next week’s OffshoreAlert vGLOBAL virtual […]

The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists discuss the 'FinCEN Files' in an OffshoreAlert webinar. "The FinCEN Files is a cross-border investigation based on secret documents that exposes how banks and regulators have failed the public by allowing dirty money to flow unchecked around the globe," says the ICIJ. "It shows how politicians, crooks, and tycoons – from Benin to Venezuela to Turkmenistan – profit at the expense of governments and ordinary people." The webinar took place from 2.00 pm to 3.30 pm EST on Thursday, September 24th, 2020. Presenters: Ben Hallman, Chief Reporter, ICIJ; Will Fitzgibbon, Investigative Reporter, ICIJ; Karrie Kehoe, Data Journalist, ICIJ

This session will look at artificial intelligence tools designed to locate assets, find beneficial owners, identify relationships between individuals and legal entities, help with compliance, and reduce general business risk.

Investigators prefer to work in the shadows but neither they, nor their clients, nor the law firms that hire them can afford to ignore the law. In this session, investigators and an attorney will discuss the liabilities of

Detecting investment fraud is easy if you know what to look for. At this month's OffshoreAlert Conference, OffshoreAlert’s owner and editor, David Marchant, will explain how to avoid being taken to the cleaners by fraudsters who think nothing about relieving victims of their life-savings.

In the era of huge data leaks and e discovery, finding evidence that can be helpful in investigations and litigation support can be like looking for a needle in a haystack ... where it's difficult to see the wood for