CRA is proud to participate in the Global Investigative Review’s (GIR) The Guide to Anti-Money Laundering – First Edition by authoring a chapter on “The Role of Forensics.” In this chapter, we discuss how forensic techniques can be employed to investigate money laundering allegations and assess the impacts of financial crime. We explore how forensic analysis allows for the tracing of illicit funds, assessing of damages, and the recovery of misappropriate assets. The methods discussed in this chapter can be applied both retroactively – after red flags of financial crime have been identified – and proactively to prevent the proceeds of illicit activity from entering and flowing through the global financial system. This chapter is an essential reference for those representing companies in criminal investigations, attempting to determine loss from money laundering, or seeking to recover assets believed to be laundered.
The role of forensics in anti-money laundering investigations
The authors provide insights into how forensic analysis plays a significant role both in investigating money laundering and assessing its financial impact....