Training Courses

Crypto Investigation Essentials

Date & Time:
  • October 6, 2026
Location:
Auburn, ME
Agency:
Dirigo Safety, LLC

Instructor: Aleksandra Ring

Date: October 6, 2026

Location: Auburn, ME (Androscoggin County, ZIP 04210)

Duration: 8 hours

Cost: $279.00

Course Overview

Digital currencies have become increasingly prevalent within criminal operations, spanning from intimate relationship scams and fraudulent phishing schemes to expansive pig butchering operations and money laundering networks. This comprehensive program prepares law enforcement officers and legal professionals to effectively investigate and combat crypto-related criminal activities. Participants will gain understanding of blockchain mechanics, learn why criminals prefer cryptocurrency, and develop proficiency in transaction tracing using advanced blockchain analytics platforms.

The training combines actual case scenarios, interactive demonstrations, and collaborative problem-solving exercises to build practical skills. Attendees will master the ability to identify warning signs, follow digital financial movements, and construct defensible investigative strategies suitable for prosecution. The curriculum addresses important topics such as blockchain terminology, stablecoins, wallet identification, subpoena procedures, digital forensics applications, and community education approaches. This training provides investigation expertise without requiring specialized technical background.

Prerequisites: No previous cryptocurrency knowledge is necessary.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand cryptocurrency and blockchain technology operations, including terminology like wallets, hashes, and public/private key systems
  • Recognize prevalent cryptocurrency fraud schemes—pig butchering, phishing, romance, and employment scams—and their warning indicators
  • Examine blockchain transactions using analytical platforms to monitor asset transfers among different wallet addresses
  • Compare prominent cryptocurrencies (Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins) and their applications in illegal financial activities
  • Implement investigative approaches to track digital funds from victims to suspects using practical examples and documented cases
  • Create victim assistance strategies covering proper reporting, proof preservation, and collaboration with cryptocurrency trading platforms
  • Employ digital forensics applications and legal instruments (including subpoenas) in cryptocurrency investigations and court proceedings

Equipment Required

  • Laptop
  • Notebook

Categories

Cryptocurrency, Investigations