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.
By the end of this module, you will have mastered these critical financial crime investigation skills
Progress through each part to build comprehensive financial crime investigation expertise
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.
Learn transaction analysis techniques, account freezing procedures, RBI guidelines for cyber fraud, Payment and Settlement Systems Act Section 4, and effective collaboration with banks.
Understanding blockchain technology basics, Bitcoin and Ethereum networks, wallet types (hot, cold, hardware), cryptocurrency exchanges, and public/private key cryptography.
Advanced techniques for wallet tracing, transaction graph analysis, mixer/tumbler detection, obtaining KYC data from exchanges, and common cryptocurrency investigation methodologies.
Understanding digital money laundering techniques, layering methods, red flag indicators, PMLA provisions, FIU reporting requirements, hawala networks, and online gambling platforms.
Legal procedures for asset recovery, court orders for cryptocurrency seizure, international cooperation mechanisms, bank account attachment, and virtual asset recovery techniques.
Apply your knowledge with these integrated investigation tools
Test your understanding of financial crimes and cryptocurrency investigation with our comprehensive quiz covering all six parts of this module.