Capacity Building
Financial Crime Investigations Capacity Building Program
Course Overview: This training course provides an overview of money laundering and fraud, key
actors and threat groups, and financial intelligence methods for investigations. It covers key
terminology (including cryptocurrencies and peer-to-peer payment systems), technologies, and
analytic techniques to analyze financial activity. The course includes practical exercises and group
work to encourage participation and emphasize learning outcomes.
Modules
The Big Picture An overview of money laundering processes, the history of related laws, and technology’s role in combating illicit activities. Focusing on the importance of public-private partnerships in disrupting illegal operations within a complex environment.
Money Laundering, Fraud and Financial Crimes An outline of the extent of money laundering and fraud, highlighting the use of data to combat financial crimes and how fraud generates funds for laundering. An examination of several products used to handle illicit funds, including P2P payment apps and cryptocurrencies, to familiarize students with different fund transfer methods.
Threat Groups and Typologies An analysis of significant money laundering and fraud networks. Case studies will illustrate how criminal groups deceive victims and hide illicit funds.
FININT, Analytic Techniques, Technology The role of financial intelligence in investigations, focusing on acquiring, reviewing, and analyzing FININT for proactive investigation. A discussion of effective law enforcement requests and the importance of public-private partnerships.