LA County Sheriff’s Deputy Discusses Tackling Crypto Crimes on Podcast

In
a
recent
episode
of
the
Public
Key
podcast,
Tony
Moore,
a
Deputy
Sheriff
with
the
Los
Angeles
County
Sheriff’s
Department,
shared
his
insights
into
tackling
cryptocurrency-related
crimes.
This
discussion
highlighted
the
complexities
of
investigating
and
policing
the
cryptoverse,
emphasizing
the
evolving
techniques
required
to
stay
ahead
of
cybercriminals.

Advancements
in
Web3
Investigations

Moore,
who
has
been
educating
law
enforcement
about
Bitcoin
(BTC)
since
its
early
days,
discussed
various
challenges
and
advancements
in
policing
the
cryptoverse
with
Ian
Andrews,
CMO
of
Chainalysis.
Moore
shared
his
experiences
in
dealing
with
crimes
such
as
social
media
parties,
crypto
ATM
scams,
pig
butchering,
and
SIM-swapping.
He
also
emphasized
the
importance
of
continuous
learning
and
adapting
to
new
technologies.

“We
swore
an
oath
to
uphold
the
Constitution
of
the
United
States…
But
nowhere
in
there
does
it
say,
‘Oh,
except
for
the
internet.
We
can’t
go
into
the
internet
realm
or
the
crypto
realm,”
Moore
asserted,
reinforcing
the
necessity
for
law
enforcement
to
engage
with
and
understand
the
digital
landscape.

Complexities
of
Crypto
Crimes

During
the
podcast,
Moore
detailed
several
cases
that
demonstrate
the
complexities
of
crypto
crimes.
He
recounted
an
operation
involving
nitrous
oxide
(NOS)
parties
advertised
on
social
media
and
the
subsequent
crackdown
on
these
illegal
activities.
Moore
also
spoke
about
his
early
encounters
with
crypto
in
law
enforcement
and
the
challenges
that
came
with
regulating
cryptocurrency
ATM
machines.

One
significant
case
highlighted
by
Moore
involved
a
suspect
operating
multiple
crypto
ATMs
without
proper
registration.
This
led
to
a
major
takedown
operation
in
collaboration
with
the
IRS
and
HSI,
resulting
in
the
suspect
pleading
guilty
to
laundering
money
for
dark
net
vendors
and
human
trafficking.

Community
and
Federal
Collaboration

Moore
also
emphasized
the
role
of
community
and
federal
partnerships
in
combating
crypto
crimes.
The
Los
Angeles
County
Sheriff’s
Department
collaborates
with
various
federal
agencies,
such
as
the
IRS,
FBI,
and
DEA,
to
tackle
cross-jurisdictional
issues.
These
partnerships
are
crucial
in
addressing
the
global
nature
of
cryptocurrency
and
ensuring
that
law
enforcement
can
keep
pace
with
technological
advancements.

“Our
federal
partners
have
been
outstanding,
just
outstanding
when
it
comes
to…
I
think
we
get
as
much
from
them
as
they
get
from
us,”
Moore
noted,
highlighting
the
mutual
benefits
of
these
collaborations.

Educational
Initiatives

Moore
is
also
deeply
involved
in
educating
law
enforcement
through
courses
like
“Policing
the
Cryptoverse:
Intro
to
Web
3.0
Investigative
Techniques.”
This
advanced
course
covers
topics
such
as
smart
contracts,
cross-chains,
bridges,
and
decentralized
storage
systems,
providing
investigators
with
the
knowledge
required
to
handle
complex
crypto
cases.

“This
is
going
to
be
like
drinking
from
a
fire
hose.
You’re
going
to
be
overwhelmed.
But
I
guarantee
you,
stay
with
me,
by
day
five,
all
this
will
make
sense,”
Moore
stated,
describing
the
intensive
nature
of
his
educational
programs.

Future
Outlook

Looking
ahead,
Moore
is
optimistic
about
the
integration
of
blockchain
and
AI
technologies
in
law
enforcement.
He
believes
that
continuous
learning
and
adaptation
are
essential
for
staying
ahead
of
cybercriminals
and
effectively
policing
the
cryptoverse.

For
more
detailed
insights
and
to
listen
to
the
full
discussion,
visit
the
original
source
at

Chainalysis.

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source:
Shutterstock

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