Crypto Investigation Essentials

Instructor: Aleksandra Ring

Date: October 6, 2026

Location: Auburn, ME 04210 (Androscoggin County)

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $279.00

Course Overview

Cryptocurrencies have become increasingly important in criminal activity, from romance scams and phishing attacks to large-scale pig butchering schemes and money laundering operations. This comprehensive training program is designed to prepare law enforcement professionals and prosecutors with the essential knowledge, practical tools, and investigative strategies necessary to effectively investigate and respond to crimes involving digital currencies. Participants will gain an understanding of blockchain technology, discover why fraudsters are drawn to cryptocurrency, and master the use of blockchain analytics tools to track financial transactions.

The course combines real-world case examples, interactive demonstrations, and collaborative learning activities to teach participants how to identify warning signs, follow the flow of digital funds, and create thorough investigative strategies suitable for legal proceedings. Key topics covered throughout the training include cryptocurrency terminology, stablecoins, methods for tracing wallet activity, effective subpoena procedures, forensic investigation tools, and community-focused prevention strategies. This training demystifies cryptocurrency investigations without requiring technical expertise.

Prerequisites: No prior cryptocurrency experience required.

Course Objectives

By completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand how cryptocurrency and blockchain systems operate, including foundational concepts like wallets, hashes, and cryptographic key pairs
• Recognize the primary categories of cryptocurrency-related criminal schemes—such as pig butchering, phishing, romance, and employment fraud—and identify their distinguishing warning indicators
• Examine blockchain transaction records using specialized analytical software to monitor the transfer of funds between different wallet addresses
• Distinguish between major digital currencies (including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and stablecoins) and understand their use in illegal financial activities
• Execute investigative procedures to track digital funds from their source through to the suspect, drawing on documented examples and actual investigations
• Create action plans for victims of cryptocurrency fraud, addressing proper record-keeping, evidence preservation, and communication with cryptocurrency trading platforms
• Employ forensic blockchain software and legal mechanisms (including subpoena processes) to strengthen crypto-related investigations and support prosecutorial efforts

Equipment Required

• Laptop computer
• Notebook for taking notes

Categories

Cryptocurrency, Investigations