Module 7 of 8

Financial & Cryptocurrency Crimes

Master the investigation of online financial frauds, banking forensics, cryptocurrency tracing, and money laundering detection. Learn legal procedures for asset recovery and freezing under PMLA and IT Act provisions.

📚 6 Parts
🕑 12-14 Hours
📄 30 Quiz Questions
🔧 Practical Tools
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Learning Objectives

What You Will Learn

By the end of this module, you will have mastered these critical financial crime investigation skills

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Financial Fraud Investigation
Investigate phishing, vishing, UPI frauds, SIM swap, credit card frauds, and romance scams
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Banking Forensics
Analyze transactions, coordinate with banks, follow RBI guidelines and account freezing procedures
Cryptocurrency Fundamentals
Understand blockchain technology, Bitcoin, Ethereum, wallet types, and exchange operations
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Crypto Investigation
Trace wallet transactions, detect mixers/tumblers, obtain KYC data from exchanges
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Money Laundering Detection
Identify layering techniques, recognize red flags, apply PMLA provisions, FIU reporting
Asset Recovery
Execute legal procedures for crypto seizure, international cooperation, bank attachment
Module Content

Course Parts

Progress through each part to build comprehensive financial crime investigation expertise

1

Online Financial Fraud Investigation

2-2.5 hours

Comprehensive coverage of financial fraud types including phishing, vishing, smishing, UPI frauds, SIM swap attacks, credit/debit card frauds, money mule networks, and romance scams.

Phishing/Vishing UPI Frauds SIM Swap Card Frauds Money Mules Romance Scams
2

Banking Forensics

2-2.5 hours

Learn transaction analysis techniques, account freezing procedures, RBI guidelines for cyber fraud, Payment and Settlement Systems Act Section 4, and effective collaboration with banks.

Transaction Analysis Account Freezing RBI Guidelines Section 4 PSS Act Bank Coordination
3

Cryptocurrency Fundamentals

2-2.5 hours

Understanding blockchain technology basics, Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, wallet types (hot, cold, hardware), cryptocurrency exchanges, and public/private key cryptography.

Blockchain Basics Bitcoin/Ethereum Wallet Types Exchanges Public/Private Keys
4

Cryptocurrency Investigation

2.5-3 hours

Advanced techniques for wallet tracing, transaction graph analysis, mixer/tumbler detection, obtaining KYC data from exchanges, and common cryptocurrency investigation methodologies.

Wallet Tracing Transaction Analysis Mixer Detection Exchange KYC Investigation Tools
5

Money Laundering in Cyberspace

2-2.5 hours

Understanding digital money laundering techniques, layering methods, red flag indicators, PMLA provisions, FIU reporting requirements, hawala networks, and online gambling platforms.

Layering Techniques Red Flags PMLA Provisions FIU Reporting Hawala Networks Online Gambling
6

Asset Recovery & Freezing

2-2.5 hours

Legal procedures for asset recovery, court orders for cryptocurrency seizure, international cooperation mechanisms, bank account attachment, and virtual asset recovery techniques.

Legal Procedures Crypto Court Orders International Cooperation Bank Attachment Virtual Asset Recovery
Practical Tools

Hands-On Learning Tools

Apply your knowledge with these integrated investigation tools

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Module 7 Assessment

Test your understanding of financial crimes and cryptocurrency investigation with our comprehensive quiz covering all six parts of this module.

30
Questions
45
Minutes
75%
Pass Mark
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