Dark Web

“Our message to criminals on the dark web is this: You can try to hide in the furthest reaches of the internet, but the Justice Department will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes"

Is law enforcement prepared to investigate financial crimes in the virtual world?

Agents also seized $661,900 in cash, 25 tangible Bitcoin coins worth 174 Bitcoin, gold- and silver-colored bars and a gold-colored coin

Investigators need specialized training and tools to fight the unique challenges of dark web criminal activity

Operation Dark HunTor crossed three continents and involved dozens of U.S. and international law enforcement agencies

Connecting disparate systems helps agencies gain efficiencies, leverage data

With the right approach, officers can use tools they already have to track, catch online criminals

Agencies that familiarize themselves with extremists' cyber haunts stand a better chance of uncovering potential problems before they materialize

Criminals are turning to a new platform – cryptocurrency – to hide money, making it nearly impossible for local and state agencies to investigate

Police investigations into drug trafficking need to rapidly transform to address the changing landscape of opioid distribution

Cryptocurrency is the favored way for criminals to pay for illegal weapons and drugs. Do you know how to follow this new money trail?

Courtesy of Blockchain Intelligence Group

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