Investigations & Case Studies

A collection of 28 posts

Crypto Crime Typology: Deciphering Pig Butchering Scams

Crypto Crime Typology: Deciphering Pig Butchering Scams

Welcome to AMLBot Stream Podcast Episode 2! Today’s topic is the Pig Butchering Crypto Scam, Graeme Hampton, (Anti Money Laundering Advisor at AMLbot and Co-Chair with the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications) podcast host, speaks on this rising deception scam targeting unsuspecting victims. You can listen or subscribe

Stablecoin Report: USDT and USDC Illicit Activity Study

Investigations & Case Studies

Stablecoin Report: USDT and USDC Illicit Activity Study

Executive Summary The report is focused on comparing the two most popular stablecoins by market share - USDT issued by Tether Limited Inc. and USDC issued by Circle Internet Financial, LLC - in terms of the magnitude of illicit activity associated with both stablecoins. This is done utilizing blockchain analytics

Frozen Assets on CEX : Sanctions Exposure Case

Investigations & Case Studies

Frozen Assets on CEX : Sanctions Exposure Case

In 2023, the AMLBot investigation team detected that individuals failed to comprehend the potential consequences of disregarding basic safety guidelines. Unexpected sanctions exposure challenges can arise, as was the case when a client approached us with concerns about a frozen account linked to suspected sanctions. The Case A client contacted