Chasing Cultural Property
The theft and trafficking of cultural property, art and antiquities dates back at least 3,000 years to the looting of the graves of pharaohs...
Cheaters Never Prosper
Every level of society faces corruption. It is a worldwide issue that affects every country to some degree. Transparency International publishes an annual “Corruption...
Real Considerations for Law Enforcement in Seizing Virtual Currency
Myths continue to girdle virtual (crypto) currencies, including that they are anonymous and exclusively used by criminals to purchase items on the darknet or to...
Are you missing the smoking gun?
As techniques, typologies, schemes and conduits used for money laundering and terrorist financing become more complex, sophisticated and less transparent, the ability to prove...
Dennis M. Lormel’s Statement before the U.S. Senate Banking Subcommittee on National Security, International Trade and Finance Hearing
Good afternoon Chairman Sasse, Ranking Member Donnelly and distinguished members of the subcommittee. My name is Dennis M. Lormel. I have been engaged in the...
Sluicing Public Data
Gold takes the crown for being the most useful metal on Earth. Not only is it eye-catching, making it a particularly popular choice for jewelry,…
Final Rule: Achieving Successful Implementation
As the May 11 deadline is approaching, covered financial institutions (FIs), such as banks, federally insured credit unions, dealers in securities or brokers, and...