Podcasts about asset forfeiture

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the hip-hop mogul who built a billion-dollar empire, is currently facing serious legal challenges that threaten his vast fortune. As of June 2025, Combs is in the midst of a trial where prosecutors have taken aggressive action against his assets under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.Last month, on May 16, 2025, reports emerged that Combs could lose most of his estimated $400 million fortune if found guilty of all charges. The Justice Department is pursuing forfeiture action, arguing that Combs used his business enterprises to facilitate and cover up alleged criminal activities.In response, Combs has hired Stefan Cassella, former deputy chief of the Justice Department's Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section, to fight these forfeiture attempts. Cassella has stated that the government is taking an "aggressive approach" in seizing as many of Combs's assets as possible.Among the assets at risk are Combs's $48 million Miami Beach home on Star Island, which was raided last year, and his $25 million Gulfstream Aerospace G550 private jet, which he has reportedly been renting out while awaiting trial.Prior to these legal troubles, Combs had built an impressive business portfolio. His partnership with Diageo for Ciroc vodka and DeLeon tequila had been particularly lucrative, reportedly generating nearly $1 billion in revenue since 2007. However, his Combs Global empire, which includes ventures in fashion, cannabis, and digital marketplaces, now faces an uncertain future.In 2021, Combs bought back his Sean John clothing brand for $7.5 million but hasn't developed it significantly since. Last year, he attempted to enter the cannabis industry with a venture valued at up to $185 million that would have created the country's largest Black-owned and licensed cannabis company.Throughout this legal battle, Combs has maintained his innocence and pleaded not guilty to all charges. The outcome of this trial will likely determine whether the man who rose from Harlem to become a symbol of Black entrepreneurship will retain the empire he spent decades building.

Should trans identifying people be allowed to play on the sports teams of their choice? :: Eminent Domain issues in New Jersey :: Which state was the worst during covid lockdowns? :: Trump thinks of suspending habeas corpus :: Objective vs subjective beauty :: The American consumer is still worse off from tariffs :: FreeIanNow.org :: Trump is just more open about the bribing :: Cops who steal are evil :: Asset Forfeiture is stealing :: Gove creates the black markets and violence then profits off of it :: Big pharma wants you to be sicker :: David ended up in handcuffs in Walmart :: 2024-05-18 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich

Should trans identifying people be allowed to play on the sports teams of their choice? :: Eminent Domain issues in New Jersey :: Which state was the worst during covid lockdowns? :: Trump thinks of suspending habeas corpus :: Objective vs subjective beauty :: The American consumer is still worse off from tariffs :: FreeIanNow.org :: Trump is just more open about the bribing :: Cops who steal are evil :: Asset Forfeiture is stealing :: Gove creates the black markets and violence then profits off of it :: Big pharma wants you to be sicker :: David ended up in handcuffs in Walmart :: 2024-05-18 Hosts: Bonnie, Rich E Rich

Erie County District Attorney's Office announces the allocation of asset forfeiture funding to support countywide effort to combat gun violence and increase Crime Stoppers WNY rewards for illegal weapons full 1084 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:56 +0000 OQz57wwTLm8CLiRiePxykmZWeM0rgoWs buffalo,news,mark polancarz,erie county,erie county district attorney's office,michael keane,crime stoppers wny WBEN Extras buffalo,news,mark polancarz,erie county,erie county district attorney's office,michael keane,crime stoppers wny Erie County District Attorney's Office announces the allocation of asset forfeiture funding to support countywide effort to combat gun violence and increase Crime Stoppers WNY rewards for illegal weapons Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

“This is the model of Italian Renaissance banking.”In this episode of Seize & Desist, host Aidan Larkin sits down with renowned financial crime journalist Oliver Bullough, author of Moneyland (2019) and Butler to the World (2022), to discuss why global money laundering continues to be an uphill battle despite decades of international effort.Aidan and Oliver explore the roots and evolution of money laundering, from the Medici's of Renaissance Italy to the offshore shell companies of the Caribbean and the digital currencies of the future.They also touch upon the UK's pivotal role in facilitating illegal financial flows, the advent of hawala banking networks and the systemic challenges that impede effective asset recovery.Timestamps00:00 - Exploring the UK's Role in Money Laundering and Corruption03:54 - Complex Global Money Laundering Challenges11:23 - The Evolution of Value Transfer Systems Through History16:06 - Rethinking Financial Crime Compliance22:32 - Money Laundering's Influence on Global Crime26:41 - The Role of Cash and Crypto in Crime Networks30:45 - The Global Fight Against Money Laundering38:28 - Recovering Covid-Related Fraud Payments42:04 - Combating Corruption and Money LaunderingResources MentionedOliver Bullough on The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/profile/oliverbullough Books by Oliver Bullough:Moneyland (2019)- https://amzn.eu/d/ezB43Rv Butler to the World (2022) - https://amzn.eu/d/gaqVRE9 About our GuestOliver Bullough is an award-winning journalist and author of Moneyland (2019) and Butler to the World (2022). He is known for his in-depth reporting on offshore finances and the role of the UK in facilitating corruption, with his work regularly being featured in the Guardian, the New York Times, GQ magazine, the Economist, and other places. DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

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Civil asset forfeiture is theft. Despite the fact that a growing number of states are limiting or even ending this practice, there's a massive loophole. A federal program called “equitable sharing” not only allows state and local law enforcement to bypass these restrictions but actively encourages it. In this episode, learn what it is and what states can do to bring it to an end. The post Federal Robbery: Asset Forfeiture Program Helps States Steal first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

In our final conversation of the year, our SVP of Client Relations, Joanna Summers, sits down with Stefan Cassella, a former federal prosecutor with more than three decades of experience in international asset forfeiture who has authored over 50 law review articles and played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing federal asset forfeiture laws in the US and abroad.In this episode, Joanna and Stef explore the growing role of cryptocurrency in criminal investigations and asset forfeiture, highlighting its use in money laundering, investment fraud, and sanctions evasion. Together, they unpack the complexities of high-profile cases like Bitcoin Fog, the challenges posed by mixers and decentralised exchanges, and the significance of recent court rulings in legitimising blockchain analysis tools. Stefan also shares practical advice for law enforcement and attorneys navigating the crypto landscape, highlighting the need for enhanced training and resources to address these evolving threats and the critical role of non-conviction-based asset forfeiture, or civil asset forfeiture, as a key law enforcement tool.Timestamps02:00 - Stef's Background03:00 - The Growing Role of Cryptocurrency in Asset Forfeiture07:00 - Understanding Civil Asset Forfeiture11:00 - Regulatory Challenges and the Future of Crypto Laws14:30 - Complexities of Crypto Mixers and Decentralized Exchanges19:30 - The Legitimacy of Blockchain Analysis Tools in Court23:00 - Practical Advice for Law Enforcement and Attorneys in Crypto Forfeiture24:00 - Insights from Stefan's Money Laundering and Forfeiture Digest26:00 - Key Challenges in Crypto Asset ForfeitureResources Mentionedhttps://www.trmlabs.com/tackling-crypto-crime-2023-survey-of-law-enforcement https://assetforfeiturelaw.us/ https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/Fatfrecommendations/Bestpracticesonconfiscationrecommendations4and38andaframeworkforongoingworkonassetrecovery.html https://sherwood.news/crypto/momentum-builds-for-a-strategic-national-bitcoin-reserve-but-what-does-that/ https://academy.assetreality.com/student/page/149456-virtual-asset-transfer-fundamentals About our Guest:Stefan Cassella is a former federal prosecutor with more than three decades of experience in international asset forfeiture who has authored over 50 law review articles and played a pivotal role in shaping and advancing federal asset forfeiture laws in the USA and abroad.Today, as the founder of Asset Forfeiture Law, he continues to provide invaluable guidance to law enforcement, private law firms, and financial institutions by providing expert witness services, training, and legal guidance.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

In this special episode of Seize & Desist, our host, Aidan Larkin, sits down with blockchain intelligence specialist, author and Asset Reality co-founder Nick Furneaux for a behind-the-scenes look at his second book, ‘There's No Such Thing As Crypto Crime', and the challenges of writing it over the last two years while balancing work, family, and building a house.Nick shares his journey from leaving school at 16 with no qualifications to becoming one of the world's foremost authorities in crypto investigations, having analyzed over $20 billion worth of crypto-related crime and trained thousands of investigators globally.Aidan and Nick also discuss the growing challenges for law enforcement, the role of AI in fighting scams, the rise of organised crypto crime, and why education and better training are essential for tackling the evolving world of cryptocurrency.Timestamps02:00 - Nick's background06:00 - Nick's first experience with crypto14:00 - Lessons from Yap Island: How Public Ledgers Work16:00 - Why investigators must understand crypto18:00 - Why so many scams use cryptocurrency25:00 - Understanding the appeal of Bitcoin ATMs33:00 - The challenges presented by AI38:30 - Building a future of accessible crypto educationResources MentionedThere's No Such Thing as Crypto Crime: An Investigative HandbookInvestigating Cryptocurrencies: Amazon.co.uk The world's first crypto auction: Asset Reality's origin story Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System Sweden pays drug dealer £1m after seizing his Bitcoin Operation ShamrockBillion-dollar cyberfraud industry expands in Southeast Asia as criminals adopt new technologieshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/aidan-larkin-29810781_bitcoinatm-moneylaundering-activity-7259916571886694400-AUpI/ TRON, Tether, and TRM Labs Establish First-Ever Private Sector Financial Crime Unit to Combat Crypto Crime | TRM InsightsVirtual Asset Transfer Fundamentals | Asset Reality Academy About our GuestNick Furneaux is a leading blockchain intelligence specialist with over 20 years of experience in computer security and forensics. He is the author of ‘Investigating Cryptocurrencies' (2018) and ‘There's No Such Thing As Crypto Crime' (2024), the only books focused on investigating crypto-related criminal activity. Nick also serves as a Blockchain Intelligence Expert at TRM Labs and is the co-founder of Asset Reality.Over the course of his career, Nick has contributed to high-profile investigations in fraud, murder, terrorism, and child protection, focusing on live data acquisition, volatile data analysis, and the role of cryptocurrency in criminal activity.A sought-after speaker at global conferences such as SOCEX and ACFE, Nick regularly provides training to governments, law enforcement, and corporations worldwide on advanced forensic techniques.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“If the decision-makers keep deciding that digital assets are just this fringe thing, there's going to be a missed opportunity”In this episode of Seize & Desist, our host, Aidan Larkin, explores tax compliance and enforcement in cryptocurrency with Miles Fuller, the director of government solutions at Taxbit, former senior counsel with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and former Special Assistant United States Attorney.Miles shares his background in tax litigation with the IRS and provides insights into how Taxbit helps to trace criminal assets by combining on-chain and off-chain data to gain a comprehensive view of an individual's tax obligations.They also discuss the suitability of existing digital asset seizure legislation, the IRS' use of John Doe summons to obtain information from exchanges and the delicate balance between ensuring privacy in cryptocurrency transactions and preventing tax evasion before examining and speculating on the future of tax-related asset seizures.Timestamps00:00 - Special Announcement - Asset Reality's partnership with Taxbit03:00 - Miles' background with the IRS07:00 - Investigative tools and data aggregation in asset seizures10:30 - Tracing tools and address attribution in tax investigations11:30 - Integrating complex financial data for tax calculations13:00 - Streamlining financial investigations with crypto data tools16:00 - Challenges of detecting fraud in the virtual asset space21:00 - John Doe Summons in tax evasion investigations26:00 - Balancing privacy and compliance in blockchain transactions32:30 - Challenges of virtual asset seizures by governments41:00 - The future of tax compliance in the digital asset eraResources MentionedAsset Reality and Taxbit Partner to Enhance Digital Asset Seizure and ManagementDigital Asset Brokers: A Complete Guide to US Tax Compliance - Taxbit About our Guest:Miles Fuller is the Director of Government Solutions at Taxbit.As a former senior counsel with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel and former Special Assistant United States Attorney, Miles has a wealth of experience in tax-related asset seizures, having represented the IRS before the United States Tax Court, and has deep expertise in virtual asset tax and compliance issues, including regulatory guidance and policy development. Miles is also skilled in advanced investigation techniques for digital assets and has played a pivotal role in developing strategies to navigate the complexities of digital currency regulations.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“The bad guys are going to continue to find ways to hide money in plain sight.”In this episode, Asset Reality's US Compliance Officer David Tyree shares his experiences with asset seizures while working as a Resident Agent in Charge at the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).David explores the complexities of non-conviction-based forfeiture with our host Aidan Larkin, emphasising the importance of tracing the assets back to criminal activities and the influence of adverse media on law enforcement decisions.They also delve into the global challenges in asset recovery, consider how public and private sector partnerships can help tackle future obstacles in the field, explore the social reuse of seized assets and discuss why criminals prefer jail time over asset confiscation. Timestamps00:00 - Special Announcement - Register for Seize: London00:00 - Special Announcement - Virtual Assets Transfer Fundamentals Certification04:30 - Fighting Crime Through Asset Forfeiture07:40 - Navigating Controversies in Civil Asset Forfeiture18:00 - The Challenges of Seizing Cash24:00 - Civil Forfeiture Process Explained29:30 - Opportunities in Global Asset Recovery36:00 - Reinvesting Seized Assets for Community Benefit40:30 - Solutions in Crypto Asset Seizure and ForfeitureResources MentionedUnited States v. Gonzales, No. 18-8017 (10th Cir. 2019) :: JustiaMan indicted on money laundering, marijuana charges | Wyoming | gillettenewsrecord.comColorado, Wyoming restaurants accused of laundering drug money (denverpost.com)UNODC Factsheet: Money-laundering and related illicit financial activities About our GuestDavid Tyree is the US Compliance Officer for Asset Reality, following a 25-year career as a Special Agent for the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Throughout his service, David specialised in identifying, disrupting and dismantling sophisticated money laundering networks around the world, with a strong emphasis on investigating Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) which resulted in the forfeiture of over $80 million in criminal proceeds.Since 2004, David has been a regular instructor for the Department of Justice's Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section (MLARS), the United States Attorney's Office and the United States Department of Justice. Based on David's successful contributions to asset forfeiture in the US, he was designated in Federal Court as a money laundering detection and prevention subject matter expert and also consults as a subject matter expert for assetforfeiturelaw.us.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

The Gauteng High Court Division in Pretoria, has granted the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) and the Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) a preservation order to seize high value properties relating to the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) scandal. The order states that various assets acquired through the misappropriation of funds from the NLC should be kept in reasonable condition until a forfeiture order is granted. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago,

“No one's taking action without a court order.”In this special episode, we explore the complexities of cryptocurrency seizures with Joanna Summers, our SVP of Client Relations and resident seized asset specialist, after an extended introduction from David Tyree, our US Compliance Officer and former Resident Agent in Charge at the DEA.Aidan and Joanna unpack the latest asset seizure headlines and discuss the nuances of dealing with seized assets, including the legal and operational challenges of maintaining their value for eventual disposal or return.They also touch on the speculative nature of cryptocurrency, the ongoing debate around privacy coins, and the potential future of cryptocurrency seizure and management policies.Don't forget to register for Asset Reality's seized asset webinar on Thursday, 29th August, at 3pm BST (10am ET) to join us as we review the latest industry best practices and discover practical ways to enhance asset seizure, management and disposal processes in the public sector.Register to secure your spot today: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217245339671/WN_8AkKbl-LQEm-xLkS3kksGg Timestamps00:00 - Register for Asset Reality's Seized Asset Webinar01:00 - Extended Introduction from David Tyree06:00 - Aidan's introduction07:00 - Joanna's background08:30 - Legalities of handling seized assets11:00 - Complexities of government seizures16:45 - US attitudes towards privacy coins25:30 - Civil forfeiture vs criminal forfeiture29:00 - Safely disposing of cryptocurrencies37:40 - Social reuse of seized assets39:45 - Extended outro from David TyreeResources MentionedTrump's Plan for US Bitcoin Stockpile Alarms Forfeiture Experts - BloombergCzech police turn seized Ferrari into patrol car | Czech Republic | The GuardianWhy the presidential election could be decided by young crypto voters NAVIGATING THE PATH TO RESPECTABILITY: Crypto Assets Report - UK Finance 'Privacy coin' Monero offers near total anonymity | Reuters The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it's freaking out crypto investors. About our GuestJoanna Summers is the Senior Vice President of Client Relations and resident seized asset specialist at Asset Reality.As the former Assistant Chief of the Asset Forfeiture Division Complex Assets Unit at the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) Joanna led her team to build the USMS Cryptocurrency program, beginning with the landmark Silk Road Bitcoin seizure.Under her guidance, the program oversaw the custody, management, and disposal of all ongoing business and complex financial instruments that are subject to forfeiture, evolving from conducting sealed bid auctions to implementing a streamlined liquidation process via cryptocurrency exchanges.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

Officials from the Asset Forfeiture Unit, the Special Investigating Unit and the Hawks are currently carrying out a joint operation in Mpumalanga that has seen authorities seize assets and properties belonging to senior officials, service providers and companies linked to a R 52.6-million corruption network in the  Mpumalanga Department of Public Works. The operation follows a preservation court order obtained by the Asset Forfeiture Unit, which was recently issued by the High Court in Mbombela. The case relates to personal protective equipment tenders issued by the department in 2020 and 2021.Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SIU spokesperson, Kaizer Kganyago

“Money laundering is often very boring…Crypto is new. It's exciting. It's different.” This time on ‘Seize & Desist', our host Aidan Larkin is joined by investigative journalist Geoff White, author of ‘The Lazarus Heist', ‘Crime Dot Com', and ‘Rinsed'.In this episode, Aidan and Geoff explore the influence of modern technology on money laundering and its ties to transnational organised crime. They examine how criminals have exploited advancements in digital asset infrastructure to hide their illegal activities and emphasise the important role of investigative journalism in illuminating financial investigations involving on-chain and off-chain activity.They also discuss the difficulties of tracking illicit transactions in cryptocurrency, the influence of faster payments, and the future implications of AI-driven crimes.Timestamps06:30 - Explaining Cryptocurrency and Asset Recovery to the Unfamiliar07:30 - Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age of Financial Crime14:00 - The Underperformance of Global Asset Recovery18:00 - Crypto and Traditional Finance in Money Laundering19:00 - Cash-to-Crypto On-Ramp Methods22:00 - Cryptocurrency and Drug Trafficking24:00 - Crypto's Role in Modern Criminal Enterprises26:45 - Crypto vs Traditional Finance Prosecutions29:00 - Balancing Crypto Adoption with Safety and Regulation32:00 - Crypto Asset Recovery and Immutable Blockchain Evidence34:00 - AI-Powered Crypto Thefts36:30 - The Controversial Role of Mixers in CryptoResources Mentioned:Book - Rinsed https://amzn.to/3LhGWui Book - The Lazarus Heist https://amzn.to/4cCbEdC Book - Crime Dot Com https://amzn.to/3S0kSbq Podcast - The Lazarus Heist https://bbc.in/3zN0VhH Podcast - Artificial Intelligence: Friend or Foe? https://amzn.to/4bE6rAM Podcast - The Dark Web https://amzn.to/3Y2vF8C Podcast - The Laundry E86 https://apple.co/3y1xyru Oliver Bullough - https://amzn.to/3VYIwGd About our Guest:Geoff White is an accomplished author, speaker, investigative journalist, and podcast creator specialising in the intersection of organised crime and technology. For the past twenty years, Geoff has informed and entertained audiences on financial crime risks, money laundering, cryptocurrency, and the personal data trade. His work has been featured by BBC News, Channel 4, Sky News, The Sunday Times and many others.His latest book, Rinsed, explores how technology has transformed the world of money laundering. Geoff is also the author of The Lazarus Heist, about North Korea's global cyber warfare, and Crime Dot Com, which delves into the history of hacking.In addition to his books, Geoff has created and presented several successful podcast series for Amazon's Audible, including The Dark Web, which exposes the internet's hidden underbelly, and Cybercrime Investigations, which takes listeners inside the world of an investigative journalist.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“The day will come that the world will begin to tokenise other real-world assets.”In this episode, Aidan is joined by Gurvais Grigg, Chainalysis's Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer and a former Assistant Director at the FBI. Together, they examine how blockchain analytics is transforming asset seizure practices by providing law enforcement with crucial new insights for financial investigations.Gurvais offers his insights into the future of digital finance investigations and the influence of blockchain technology on various sectors. The conversation explores the significance of following the money, building effective infrastructure in digital finance, and creating a more frictionless economy by representing physical assets through blockchain tokens.Timestamps06:00 - Following the Money to Combat Crime09:00 - Gurvais' Journey From Healthcare Fraud to Blockchain Analytics11:30 - Explaining the Blockchain Assets to Non-Technical Audiences 15:00 - The Power of Blockchain Analytics in Financial Crime Investigations25:00 - Building Effective Asset Recovery Programs Amid Challenges31:00 - Leveraging Blockchain Analytics for Tax and Asset Recovery40:00 - Representing Physical Assets Through Blockchain TokensResources Mentioned:Chainalysis The Chainalysis 2023 Geography of Cryptocurrency Report The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Crime Report The Chainalysis 2024 Crypto Spring Report About our Guest:Gurvais Grigg is the Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer at Chainalysis and Former Assistant Director at the FBI.With over 29 years of distinguished experience in national security, law enforcement, and private sector investigations, Gurvais has been instrumental in leading numerous high-stakes criminal and national security investigations, specialising in tracking suspected terrorists, spies, and criminals. His leadership extends to designing and implementing advanced operational and technical capabilities, positioning him as a recognised authority in the intersection of technology and security.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

Asset forfeiture is another term for state-sponsored theft. Reform of this pernicious policy is almost impossible because of the incentives set up by governments at all levels.Original Article: No Honor Among Government Thieves: The Evil of Asset Forfeiture

Asset forfeiture is another term for state-sponsored theft. Reform of this pernicious policy is almost impossible because of the incentives set up by governments at all levels.Original Article: No Honor Among Government Thieves: The Evil of Asset Forfeiture

“You have to fight AI with AI.” In this episode, we take a slight detour from our planned look at Consensus 24 to bring you a special conversation with Matt O'Neil, co-founder and partner at 50H Consulting and former Deputy Special Agent in Charge of Cyber at the @US Secret Service.Matt shares his unique insights and experiences with our host, Aidan Larkin. Together, they delve into the challenges of asset recovery and forfeiture, especially those concerning cyber-enabled fraud. They discuss why the Secret Service investigates financial crimes, the importance of leveraging emerging technologies like AI to combat sophisticated transnational cybercrime and the necessity for enhanced information-sharing practices between the public and private sectors.Timestamps00:00 - Matt's journey with the US Secret Service05:00 - Using asset seizures to fight cyber-enabled fraud09:30 - The Secret Service's role in investigating financial crime12:00 - Challenges in asset recovery and forfeiture15:00 - Operation Shamrock and enhancing cross-sector information-sharing22:30 - Reimagining regulations for technology and finance29:00 - Understanding a typical scam case31:30 - Leveraging AI to combat transnational crime35:30 - Future trends in financial crime and asset recoveryResources Mentioned:Operation ShamrockErin West and Pig Butchering on Seize & DesistAbout our Guest:Matt O'Neil has over 25 years of experience disrupting and dismantling financially motivated transnational organised criminal groups with the US Secret Service.As the former Managing Director of the USSS Global Cyber Investigative Operations Center (GIOC) and Cyber Intelligence Section (CIS), Matt was instrumental in coordinating international takedowns of digital money laundering networks and dark web marketplaces. His efforts led to the prosecution of globally notorious cybercriminals responsible for stealing and laundering billions. He also led their Asset Forfeiture Branch to successfully recover more than US$2 billion in seized assets in just 2 years. Since retiring from the Secret Service, Matt has dedicated himself to raising awareness for the threats posed by transnational organised crimes like pig butchering, ransomware and phishing.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“As long as you have these continued gaps in the global regulatory framework around crypto, it's…too easy for criminals to launder funds.”In this episode, recorded on April 30th, Aidan and David discuss everything from his early encounters with crypto and his journey into the space to the insights on the evolution of crypto crime shared in his book, ‘The Crypto Launderers'.Together, they explore the different regulatory approaches to digital money laundering, shed light on why crypto transactions get so much attention from regulators and speculate on the exciting future of cryptocurrency investigations, including the impact of emerging technologies like the metaverse and artificial intelligence.Timestamps03:30 - An Accidental Journey into Cryptocurrency Compliance05:00 - Understanding Anti-Money Laundering Measures in Finance09:30 - Cryptocurrency Regulation in an Evolving Industry12:00 - Regulatory Compliance as a Competitive Advantage15:00 - Balancing Compliance Costs with Anti-Money Laundering20:00 - Global Disparities in Cryptocurrency Regulation21:00 - The Complex Evolution of Cryptocurrency in Illicit Finance25:00 - Blockchain: The Immutable Ledger of Cryptocurrency Transactions30:00 - Evolving Tactics in Cryptocurrency Crime and Law Enforcement35:00 - The Future of Global Money Laundering Prevention37:00 - Evolving Challenges in International Law EnforcementResources Mentioned:The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond: Amazon.co.uk: Carlisle, David Elliptic's Crypto Regulatory Affairs BriefingElliptic's BlogRUSI's Center for Financial Crime and Security StudiesAbout our Guest:David Carlisle wears many hats: he's the Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at Elliptic, an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI)'s Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies (CFS) and the Author of “The Crypto Launderers: Crime and Cryptocurrencies from the Dark Web to DeFi and Beyond”.As a former Policy Advisor to the US Treasury's Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes, David is a respected authority on the intersection of cryptocurrency crime, technology and public policy. He regularly shares his expertise on digital money laundering, regulatory compliance frameworks and sanctions compliance with major media outlets to help shed light on this intricate subject.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“The speed at which this happens is faster than anything we've seen before.”In this episode, Seize & Desist host Aidan Larkin is joined by Jarod Koopman, the Executive Director of Cyber and Forensic Services at IRS Criminal Investigations.As the only federal law enforcement agency to focus completely on fighting financial crimes, IRS Criminal Investigations has seized more digital assets than any other agency in the world. Aidan and Jarod discuss the secret to IRS-CI's status as a world leader in digital currency investigations, the reliability of blockchain analytics data in court and the lasting impact of asset seizures on criminal behaviour.Jarod shares his thoughts on the legitimacy of cryptocurrency transactions, the necessary compliance guidelines, and the parallels between Brazilian jiu-jitsu and cryptocurrency investigations.Timestamps01:00 - IRS's Expertise in Cybercrime and Asset Seizures05:30 - Unveiling the Success Behind Major Investigations07:00 - Revolutionizing Transactional Analysis with Blockchain Tools11:30 - Collaborative Innovation in Cybercrime Investigations13:30 - Evaluating FATF's Effectiveness in Asset Recovery16:00 - Balancing Privacy and Crime Prevention19:30 - Explaining Cryptocurrency Mixers and Blockchain Laundering20:00 - Legitimate Uses of Cryptocurrency Amongst the Illicit Activity25:30 - The Impact of Asset Seizure in Fighting Crime30:00 - Law Enforcement and the Evolving Digital Landscape33:00 - Fostering Resilience and Innovation36:00 - Why Martial Arts Promotes Success in the Investigative Services41:00 - Civil Forfeiture in Asset Recovery44:00 - Validating Blockchain Analytics in Legal JudgmentsResources Mentioned:Jarod on the TRM Talks PodcastSamourai Wallet Founders Arrested and Charged With Money Laundering IRS Criminal Investigations on LinkedIn About our Guest:Jarod Koopman is the Executive Director of Cyber and Forensic Services at IRS Criminal Investigations and a black belt in Brazillian Jiu-Jitsu.He joined the IRS directly after college, rising through the ranks to become the agency's first director of cybercrime. In this role, Jarod oversees all global operations involving cyber and forensic activities, including policy, procedures, budget and investigative services. He also oversees the operation of their new centralised Advanced Collaboration and Data Center (ACDC) which specialises in training and support for crypto compliance.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“Crypto will be a piece in almost every investigation.” In this episode, Ari and Aidan explore the pivotal role of blockchain analytics in crime prevention. They delve into why traceable technologies like the blockchain appeal to both criminals and law enforcement agencies, shedding light on how mixing services can facilitate money laundering and examining the evolution of digital currency investigations using real-world examples like the Bitfinex hack. Ari shares insights from his experiences in both the public and private sectors, including his first encounter with investigating crypto-enabled crimes.Throughout the episode, they emphasize the importance of balancing financial transparency with individual privacy and advocate for increased education and resources to enable law enforcement agencies to effectively tackle crypto crimes. Timestamps02:30 - Networking and motivation through Ari's running club05:30 - Tackling the complexities of illicit finance and crypto recovery10:00 - Libra's impact on global regulatory conversations14:30 - Understanding cryptocurrency's regulatory challenges21:30 - The normalization of crypto technology30:00 - Cryptocurrency's role in modern asset recovery investigations35:33 - Balancing privacy, innovation and security in the digital age46:45 - Combating scams and enhancing crypto asset recovery50:45 - Ari's advice for fighting crypto-enabled crimesResources Mentioned:TRM LEA Survey 23: 60% of investigations start w/o a crypto element TRM Talks PodcastTRM Weekly Roundup NewsletterTRM's Illicit Crypto Economy Report 2023About our Guest:Ari Redbord is the Global Head of Policy at blockchain intelligence firm TRM Labs and the Vice-Chair of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Technology Advisory Committee (TAC), known for his insights on cryptocurrency policy.Prior to TRM, Ari served as the Assistant United States Attorney for the District of Columbia and the Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the US Treasury, where he regularly collaborated with teams from the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FINCen) to investigate financial crimes involving cryptocurrency assets.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

“Crypto exposed every crack in an undereducated, underutilised system.”In this episode, recorded on the 15th of February, Aidan and Amanda delve into the world of digital asset recovery, exploring the complexities of civil forfeiture and the use of cryptocurrency to finance terrorism.Drawing from her extensive background in policy, enforcement and legal affairs, Amanda offers valuable insights into how these experiences have shaped her perspective on cryptocurrency and the future of decentralisation.Their conversation also touches on why the significance of initiatives like the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, as Amanda emphasizes the need to improve inclusivity and empowerment across the digital finance ecosystem.Timestamps02:00 | Amanda's background as a federal prosecutor06:30 | Civil vs criminal burden of proof09:30 | The pros and cons of non-conviction-based forfeiture18:00 | Cryptocurrency exposes the flaws in the existing asset recovery system25:00 | Crime and innovation on the path to development 31:00 | The importance of optics in targeting crypto terrorist financing41:00 | Why we need an Association for Women in Cryptocurrency43:30 | #UnmanelYourPanel and other advocacy initiatives46:00 | The importance of male allies to improve inclusion for womenResources Mentioned:WomeninCrypto.orgAssociation for Women in Cryptocurrency on LinkedInAssociation for Women in Cryptocurrency on Twitter (X)Women in Crypto Podcast: Decrypting Asset Recovery in Crypto with Joanna SummersAbout our Guest:Amanda Wick is a prominent figure in the world of cryptocurrency and digital finance with an extensive background in policy enforcement and legal affairs.Having served as the Senior Investigative Counsel for the US House of Representatives, Senior Policy Advisor for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Chief of Legal Affairs at Chainalysis, Amanda has been a driving force behind some of the key policies shaping our financial landscape. As the founder of the Association for Women in Cryptocurrency, Amanda is dedicated to fostering inclusivity and empowerment within the digital finance ecosystem, championing initiatives like ‘UnManel Your Panel' that aim to break down barriers and pave the way for a more diverse industry.DisclaimerOur podcasts are for informational purposes only. They are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, and/or investment advice. Listeners must consult their own advisors before making decisions on the topics discussed. Asset Reality has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material.The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Asset Reality employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company. Asset Reality does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material. Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Asset Reality.

The Pretoria Asset Forfeiture Unit of the National Prosecuting Authority has been granted a preservation order of over R4,3 million by the Pretoria High Court to freeze the bank account belonging to Piggy Farm Trading. It's believed the company is running a Ponzi Scheme, where individuals could purchase up to 50 virtual pigs at R2 750 each, in a digital metaverse pig farm. NPA says this is a contravention of the National Consumer Protection Act and the whole scheme appeared to be a fraud. Udo Carelse spoke to NPA's Gauteng Regional Spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana

This episode is required listening! Do you drive, travel or think you actually own something? The Two and Only, Brian Wilson and Jim Bovard explain why not and why why not.Jim Bovard is a contributor for USA Today and The New York Post and the author of 11 books, including his most recent --  Last Rights, The Death of American Rights. Find out more on his website and follow him on Twitter/X @JimBovard. Brian Wilson is a nationally-known radio and television host, author, speaker, and consultant with more than 50 years experience in media as host, News/Program Director, and Owner. His periodic scribblings can be found on Substack and his website. On Facebook, check out Brian's page along with his 50 Stories: 50 Years in Radio page and of course, the Now For Something Completely Different Facebook page. Brian's books can be found on Amazon.

This episode challenges the idea of our current policing system of taking from citizens unjustly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supremedecisions/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/supremedecisions/support

Many people believe the Supreme Court “ended asset forfeiture” with its 2019 opinion in Timbs v. Indiana. That's not only false, but by trying to expand federal power to stop asset forfeiture in the states, they might have made things even worse in the long run. The post Asset Forfeiture is Theft: Another Supreme Court Fail first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea Thursday to federal fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, marking the first formal acknowledgment of guilt by the disgraced former attorney. But of course, nothing in the Murdaugh case could ever be so straightforward. The hearing concluded with Murdaugh's attorneys requesting Judge Richard Gergel sign an immediate forfeiture order for Alex's assets to be seized by the federal government. Lawyers Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian projected altruism for Murdaugh's victims and cited a need to prevent other lawyers from "burning off" the money recovered by state court officers in charge of Alex's money. This has the potential to set up a legal fight between the state and feds over who has control over Murdaugh's millions.Join investigative reporter Anne Emerson, legal analyst Charlie Condon and executive producer Drew Tripp as they break down the latest developments in the Murdaugh sphere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Alex Murdaugh entered a guilty plea Thursday to federal fraud and money laundering conspiracy charges, marking the first formal acknowledgment of guilt by the disgraced former attorney. But of course, nothing in the Murdaugh case could ever be so straightforward. The hearing concluded with Murdaugh's attorneys requesting Judge Richard Gergel sign an immediate forfeiture order for Alex's assets to be seized by the federal government. Lawyers Jim Griffin and Dick Harpootlian projected altruism for Murdaugh's victims and cited a need to prevent other lawyers from "burning off" the money recovered by state court officers in charge of Alex's money. This has the potential to set up a legal fight between the state and feds over who has control over Murdaugh's millions.Join investigative reporter Anne Emerson, legal analyst Charlie Condon and executive producer Drew Tripp as they break down the latest developments in the Murdaugh sphere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Stef Cassella joins John for the record-breaking third appearance. They discuss: How Stef has been assisting other countries in drafting forfeiture legislation (criminal and civil) and in training their prosecutors and judges, a recognition in countries that are used as money laundering centers that they need a means to deter foreign criminals from using their financial institutions for that purpose What the congressional proposal called the “FAIR Act” would do to the civil forfeiture infrastructure and Stef's view on an upcoming Supreme Court case, Culley v. Marshall, where Plaintiffs ask the Court to recognize a right to an immediate post-seizure hearing whenever law enforcement seizes property for civil forfeiture.

There's a lot going on around town and stuff to catch up on as due to the holiday we skipped the Monday show. Norris Howard and Fletcher Sharpe are in with Jer to talk about: 01:55 - Lions vs Chiefs. Not only for the game, but how do we feel about the season? And Norris dissents. 05:20 - A recent Federal ruling is a win against asset forfeiture by Wayne County and for due process rights. We dive in, and Fletcher shares the lengths he had to go through to get his car back. The article with more information: https://reason.com/2023/09/01/federal-appeals-court-rules-detroits-asset-forfeiture-violates-due-process-rights-of-drivers/ 13:52 - What is the most popular car in Michigan? As in what we actually drive? It's shared with only three other states. 17:37 - Detroit's real estate market around Cannabis is cooling off. Has Detroit missed the boat? We discuss. Read more: https://www.axios.com/local/detroit/2023/09/06/detroit-slow-cannabis-real-estate-market-michigan 27:08 - Apparently Shaq is bringing his chicken to Michigan. Do we need more celebrity chicken? 29:29 - Then we debate what is the best chicken in metro Detroit right now, across multiple chicken formats like sandwiches, fancy, etc. We do this every weekday except Federal holidays. Follow us and don't miss another episode on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple  Or Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify  

The Ukrainian prosecutor Biden bragged about getting fired is now talking to Brian Kilmeade on Fox News and it's explosive. The Biden's took bribes, but we kinda' suspected that, didn't we.Asset forfeiture and red flag laws are back in the news. And they're still unconstitutional, anti-freedom and anti-liberty. But Congress and state legislatures refuse to rein them in.

Even when states end civil asset forfeiture, a federal program called “equitable sharing” encourages them to participate in a federal version anyway. But the states can opt-out and nullify the federal program into oblivion, where it belongs. The post Nullify the Federal “Equitable Sharing” Asset Forfeiture Program first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

‘The amount of resources they have going into this is significant - there are people in every state in the country focused on this… and I expect you will see more and more actions as the year goes on' -Craig Timm on looking to the horizon for DOJ on sanctions In the latest episode of the Sanctions Space Podcast, Justine is joined by Craig Timm, Senior Director of Anti-Money Laundering at ACAMS. They discuss key takeaways from the Global Sanctions Summit at ACAMS Hollywood, the role the US Department of Justice plays in the sanctions enforcement ecosystem, for example through fines and asset forfeiture, and how its focus is expected to evolve through increasing focus on enablers, ramping up of enforcement actions, and more. In Craig's role at ACAMS, he oversees government, law enforcement, and private sector engagement in the United States and works to drive collaboration across the global anti-financial crime space. Prior to joining ACAMS, Craig had more than 15 years of anti-financial crime experience across the public and private sectors. At the Department of Justice, Craig served as a Deputy Chief in the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section (now Money Laundering and Asset Recovery Section) at headquarters in Washington, DC. In that role, he led a team of prosecutors responsible for enforcing criminal violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, U.S. economic sanctions, and money laundering laws committed by financial institutions and their employees. He led the prosecution of some of the largest financial institutions in the world including HSBC and BNP Paribas.

Kyle discusses the recent news about of New Mexico regarding the dropping of charges against Alec Baldwin with a discussion about firearms safety. Then a deeper dive into what tool caused the damage to recent guest Amy Nelson's family: civil asset forfeiture. Lastly, a different lens to evaluate the news about so-called mass shootings.  **************************************************** PatriotCoolers.com 10% off your order with promo code: KYLE

That is the allegation in the lawsuit filed by a man from Detroit. https://ij.org/

Nullification Movement News, Episode 3. This week's stories include: -5 States vs State and Fed Forfeiture -The Fiat Currency Regime -Richard Henry Lee's Warning The post Asset Forfeiture is Theft first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

Hour 1 * Guest: Kelly Finnegan, Over the past 50 years, Rust Coins has been working to educate customers about precious metals – RustCoinAndGift.com * Honest Money Report: Gold: $1765.50 Silver: $21.62. * Alex Jones and his company were ordered by a judge to pay an extra $473M, Bringing the total judgment against him to a staggering $1.44B. * DOJ Recovers Stolen Bitcoin Once Valued at $3.36B It was stolen from the dark web marketplace Silk Road in 2012, is now only worth about $1B! * Stocks Journal, Gold is about to SOAR – here's what to do. * Musk Says Remote Working Is Over at Twitter ‘Work from home forever' policy has been axed. * Musk Paints Dire Picture For Twitter – At the meeting on Thursday, Mr. Musk warned employees that Twitter did not have the necessary cash to survive. * Twitter was running a negative cash flow of several billion dollars annually – He mentioned bankruptcy. * Amazon Is First Company to Lose $1T in Market Value Share price has fallen almost 50% this year. * The WSJ editorial board outright called Donald Trump a loser on Wednesday after the anticipated “red wave” failed to materialize. Republicans underperformed nationwide, with Trump-endorsed nominees losing or trailing in swing districts. Trump endorsed more than 400 candidates throughout the midterm cycle. * The Senate race in Georgia is TOO CLOSE to call and we cannot afford for you to sit on the sidelines ANY longer – the fate of America hangs in the balance. * If you FAIL to step up, Democrats will continue to take America down the wrong path, and we may NEVER reverse it. Can we count on YOU to do your part to help us TAKE BACK the Senate? Hour 2 * Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, * To Preserve the Nation: In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers – FreedomsRisingSun.com * The race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will be decided in a Dec 6 runoff. * Why does Georgia have a runoff law? Georgia's runoff law was created in the 1960s as a way to preserve white political power in a majority-white state and diminish the influence of Black politicians who could more easily win in a multicandidate race with a plurality of the vote, according to a report by the US Interior Department. * In 2020, the races for both of the state's Senate seats ended in runoffs. * Mr. Warnock won his race, a special election after the retirement of Senator Johnny Isakson, and Jon Ossoff, another Democrat, won the other. Before then, Democrats had won only one of seven statewide runoffs in general or special elections since the 1990s, according to Inside Elections, a nonpartisan political newsletter. * In 2021, the runoff victories by Mr. Warnock and Mr. Ossoff reshaped Congress by helping Democrats clinch the thinnest of majorities in the Senate, where Vice President Kamala Harris is the tiebreaker. * Ohio Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage Pioneer Jim Obergefell, in a Landslide! * Guest: Hyrum Cox, Write-in Hyrum Cox for Utah County, Utah Sheriff – HyrumCox.com * Throughout his 16-year law enforcement career, Cox has been a passionate advocate for programs and policies that are fiscally responsible, community oriented, constitutionally sound, promote transparency, and protect the most vulnerable among us. Hyrum's Priorities Constitutional Guardian! * Mr. Cox has a plan to implement extensive constitutional training at the Sheriff's Office. Every decision the government makes should be viewed through the lens of constitutionality. * We Discuss The Criminal Nature of Asset Forfeiture! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/loving-liberty/support

* Guest: Dr. Scott Bradley, * To Preserve the Nation: In the Tradition of the Founding Fathers - FreedomsRisingSun.com * The race between Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker will be decided in a Dec 6 runoff. * Why does Georgia have a runoff law? Georgia's runoff law was created in the 1960s as a way to preserve white political power in a majority-white state and diminish the influence of Black politicians who could more easily win in a multicandidate race with a plurality of the vote, according to a report by the US Interior Department. * In 2020, the races for both of the state's Senate seats ended in runoffs. * Mr. Warnock won his race, a special election after the retirement of Senator Johnny Isakson, and Jon Ossoff, another Democrat, won the other. Before then, Democrats had won only one of seven statewide runoffs in general or special elections since the 1990s, according to Inside Elections, a nonpartisan political newsletter. * In 2021, the runoff victories by Mr. Warnock and Mr. Ossoff reshaped Congress by helping Democrats clinch the thinnest of majorities in the Senate, where Vice President Kamala Harris is the tiebreaker. * Ohio Voters Reject Same-Sex Marriage Pioneer Jim Obergefell, in a Landslide! * Guest: Hyrum Cox, Write-in Hyrum Cox for Utah County, Utah Sheriff - HyrumCox.com * Throughout his 16-year law enforcement career, Cox has been a passionate advocate for programs and policies that are fiscally responsible, community oriented, constitutionally sound, promote transparency, and protect the most vulnerable among us. Hyrum's Priorities Constitutional Guardian! * Mr. Cox has a plan to implement extensive constitutional training at the Sheriff's Office. Every decision the government makes should be viewed through the lens of constitutionality. * We Discuss The Criminal Nature of Asset Forfeiture! * A Texas federal judge blocked Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program on Thursday, calling it an "unconstitutional exercise of Congress's legislative power.

Which is the opposite of what the courts had said previously. http://www.Ij.org

with @michelekorver @jai_ramaswamy @smc90We tease apart the facts vs buzz around recent news -- that the U.S. Treasury sanctioned Tornado Cash for allegedly laundering proceeds of cybercrimes, and then later the Dutch Fiscal Information and Investigation Service stated that they arrested a suspected developer of Tornado Cash  Tornado Cash  -- including what's novel and what's not here, as well as the broader regulatory and compliance backdrop.  But we also share an evergreen explainer that goes well beyond recent events, to help crypto founders and others navigate various regulatory and compliance requirements for builders... while still ensuring innovation.  The first third covers a ton of analysis beyond the news around Tornado Cash -- from broader backdrop to specifics to players to what's novel or not in recent actions; as well as going into the differences between sanctions and national securities laws, to civil enforcement actions, criminal liability and money laundering, and Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and anti-money laundering (AML) program compliance requirements.We then do a brief interlude on the difference between obfuscating vs privacy preserving technologies, and why that matters in the big picture.And then the SECOND half of the episode dives deep into understanding and navigating compliance and legal for builders, covering: different frameworks, principles, common myths & misconceptions; when and how to resource (tooling to hiring);  a lightning-round primer on the alphabet soup of governmentt entities relevant to this space; advice for BOTH entrepreneurs & government agencies on engaging with each otherand much, much more… that's all in the second half of the episode.Our expert guests (in conversation with Sonal Chokshi) are: Michele Korver, head of regulatory at a16z crypto, former federal prosecutor who was also at the Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network as their chief digital currency advisor; she also spent time in the U.S. Departmentt of Justice, where she was the first dedicated subject matter expert in cryptocurrency-related prosecutions and forfeitures; andJai Ramaswamy, chief legal officer at Andreessen Horowitz, where he oversees legal and compliance; he was also formerly chief risk and compliance officer at cLabs, which launched the decentralized protocol Celo; Jai also headed (or advised) on AML compliance & risk management at major banks (Capital One, Bank of America); and previously spent over a decade in government including significant time in the U.S. Department of Justice criminal division, where he focused on cybercrime, asset forfeiture, and money laundering. As a reminder: None of the following is legal, business, investment, or tax advice; please see a16z.com/disclosures for more important information, including a link to a list of our investments. 

Asset Forfeiture Global Expert Stef Cassella returns to AML Conversations to discuss civil and criminal forfeiture. He explains how it's used, common misunderstandings about this law enforcement and prosecutorial tool, and also delves into his work which aims to improve its functionality worldwide.

Cryptocurrency continues to dominate the headlines, from starting the year at a high with major TV ads to questions in recent weeks about the stability of the market. In this episode of In the Public Interest, co-host and Partner John Walsh is joined by fellow Partners Tiffany Smith and Zachary Goldman to explore the world of Web3 with Jai Ramaswamy. Ramaswamy is the Chief Legal Officer at Andreessen Horowitz—otherwise known as “A16Z,” an ode to the practice of shortening long words used repeatedly in code by taking the first and last letter of a word and the number of letters in between. Prior to joining A16Z, Ramaswamy served as the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer at cLabs. He has over a decade of experience at the Justice Department, first serving as a prosecutor focused on white collar crime and cybercrime in the Southern District of New York and later as Chief of the Asset Forfeiture and Money Laundering Section. Ramaswamy also worked in the Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section at the Justice Department. Smith and Goldman regularly advise clients on regulatory issues related to cryptocurrency and the broader FinTech sector. Both write frequently on regulatory developments affecting the Web3 space, including cryptocurrency and stablecoins. Smith, Goldman and Ramaswamy probe the many applications of decentralized systems in Web3, from cryptocurrency to NFTs and beyond. Ramaswamy shares why he believes regulatory concerns—not technology issues—will be the principal roadblock in this new decentralized ecosystem. The episode also touches on the delicate balancing act of promoting innovation while mitigating the emerging risks associated with decentralized computing.

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In 1984, a Senator from Delaware who now lives in the White House helped create the federal civil asset forfeiture program known as “equitable sharing.” Learn what it is, how it works, and how it's used to circumvent state restrictions on asset forfeiture, which is legalized government robbery. The post Criminal: The Federal “Equitable Sharing” Asset Forfeiture Program first appeared on Tenth Amendment Center.

The "White Supremacy" Scapegoat, Civil Forfeiture, Unwarranted Self-Importance, Anti Anti-Israel Boycotts

Every day in the United States possessions and cash are stolen from citizens who have committed no crime. They can't call the police because the police are responsible for the theft.  Its called Civil Asset Forfeiture. In this episode I will talk about the history of Civil Asset Forfeiture, an underhanded scheme used by police departments across the country to confiscate cash or valuable items, often without charging the owner with a crime. And it is all legal, based on a law that was passed back in 1984...or was it 1684?

I had no idea how far back the history of asset forfeiture goes. Find out all about it in this episode. Also, What's in the News with stories on private disaster relief efforts, cops getting off with murder, Motel 6 is a bootlicker, kindergartner suspended for imagination, and Maine nullifying federal food laws. I also discuss a new contest I'm running that you can win, and a new podcast project I've released for Pax Libertas Productions that you don't want to miss. This episode is brought to you by Tom Woods's Liberty Classroom, helping you to become a smarter and more informed libertarian than ever before, for just 24 cents a day. WHAT'S RUSTLING MY JIMMIES One thing I talk a lot about on this show is government theft. Taxation is theft, but so is forfeiture, both civil and criminal. I didn't realize how far back the history of asset forfeiture went until I found an article in the book I Must Speak Out: The Best of The Voluntaryist that was selected and edited by Carl Watner. There is a link to the free ebook version of this book in the show notes to this episode at thelavaflow.com/71. I found this book while doing research for my latest podcast project called Essential Libertarianism, which I'll be talking about a bit later in this episode. The article in the book is titled "'Sweat Them at Law with Their Own Money': Forfeitures and Taxes in American History" and it goes into detail on the history of this evil perpetrated by our government.  WHAT'S IN THE NEWS In private disaster relief news, there have been numerous accounts of private groups working to help with the disasters created by the various hurricanes we've seen recently, from the Cajun Navy to the Liberty Coalition for Disaster Relief, a group of anarchists working to crowdfund disaster relief and volunteer coordination. Check out their Facebook group. They are a great organization showing "Without government, who would help people in need?" The link is in the show notes to this episode. On this topic, several cruise companies sent ships to the Caribbean following some of these hurricanes, lending their massive ships to the relief effort, transporting provisions and picking up stranded tourists.  Interestingly enough, FEMA, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, uses a private company as a benchmark for how things are on the ground during a disaster.  It's called the Waffle House Index and it's a three-color rating that uses green to denote that the local Waffle House restaurant is fully open, yellow for if it's just serving a limited menu (suggesting that it can't get the supplies it needs), and red for closed (a very rare occurrence for the 24-hour chain). In screw the government news, mere hours after Hurricane Irma, Miami-Dade County was ticketing residents for building code violations on their wrecked properties. In we investigated ourselves news, the US Department of Justice has decided they will not charge six Baltimore police officers in the death of Freddie Gray. The Department of Justice has been investigating the case since 2015, when Gray, a 25-year-old, black Baltimore resident, died of injuries he sustained while in police custody. In boot licking companies news, two Motel 6 locations in Phoenix, Arizona are routinely sending in leads to immigration agents when they suspect guests of being undocumented. While an investigation by the Phoenix New Times was unable to get confirmation from Motel 6 headquarters, employees at the motels in question said that collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is standard practice: "We send a report every morning to ICE—all the names of everybody that comes in," a front-desk clerk told the New Times. But this isn't anything new for Motel 6. In 2015, the ACLU released a statement of other nationwide collaboration with police and the government. In government indoctrination centers news, a 5-year-old imaginative boy's parents are speaking out after they say their son was suspended from school for telling a teacher that he had a bomb in his backpack. In nullification news, Maine Governor Paul LePage signed a Food Sovereignty Bill into law, guaranteeing the rights of Maine towns to regulate food production locally, rather than submitting to federal regulation. Don't miss signing up for the new October The LAVA Flow contest by signing up at http://thelavaflow.com/email. PAX LIBERTAS PRODUCTIONS TRAILER I have a new podcast project that just released over the weekend and I think you will want to check it out. It's called Essential Libertarianism and you can get it wherever you get your podcasts including iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play and many others. Check it out at EssentialLibertarianism.com. Essential Libertarianism IS voluntaryism, and that is the basis for this show. A few months ago I picked up an old book from the early 80's called Neither Bullets Nor Ballots: Essays on Voluntaryism by Carl Watner, George H. Smith, and Wendy McElroy. After reading this book, I had a much better understanding of voluntaryism as a whole and it renewed my commitment to this philosophy. I began digging down the rabbit hole of content at Voluntaryist.com, the website for Carl Watner and The Voluntaryist newsletter which has been publishing continually since 1982, which led me to reach out to him about this project. He agreed to let me do it and he is excited about it as well!  

What is the difference between civil and criminal asset forfeiture, and are they both theft? Also, What's in the News with stories on an EpiPen update, Chelsea Manning and Julian Assange, cops killing innocents, secession, schools pulling teeth, and the Doomsday Clock. And, an Ancap Apps segment on the return of Lavabit and a Herding Cats […] The post Asset Forfeiture is Theft – TLF054 appeared first on The LAVA Flow Podcast.