This cutting-edge course explores the evolving landscape of cyber-enabled financial crime and digital money laundering techniques that exploit modern technology and digital platforms. Participants will learn about various cybercrime methodologies including ransomware, business email compromise, and dark web marketplaces, along with corresponding money laundering techniques. The course covers both technical and investigative approaches to detecting and preventing digital financial crime. Through real-world case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop the skills needed to combat increasingly sophisticated digital money laundering schemes.
Cybercrime and Digital Laundering Techniques
Anti-Money Laundering AML/CFT
October 25, 2025
Introduction
Objectives
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the intersection of cybercrime and money laundering
- Learn common digital money laundering techniques and platforms
- Master investigation techniques for cyber-enabled financial crime
- Develop skills in digital forensics and evidence collection
- Learn to identify red flags for digital money laundering
- Understand regulatory expectations for digital asset compliance
- Master open source intelligence (OSINT) techniques
- Learn to implement effective digital crime controls
- Develop awareness of emerging cybercrime trends
Target Audience
- Cybercrime investigators
- AML/CFT compliance professionals
- Digital forensics specialists
- Law enforcement personnel
- Financial institution security teams
- Fintech and payment service providers
- Risk management professionals
- IT security and fraud prevention staff
Methodology
- Case studies of major cybercrime investigations
- Digital forensics practical exercises
- OSINT gathering workshops
- Red flag identification simulations
- Incident response role-playing
- Technology vendor demonstrations
- Industry expert presentations
Personal Impact
- Enhanced digital investigation skills
- Improved understanding of cybercrime methodologies
- Stronger technical analysis capabilities
- Better risk assessment of digital payments
- Increased confidence in digital crime detection
- Career development in cybercrime investigation
Organizational Impact
- Reduced cybercrime exposure and losses
- Enhanced digital payment security
- More effective incident response capabilities
- Improved regulatory compliance for digital services
- Stronger customer trust and confidence
- Better industry collaboration and information sharing
Course Outline
Unit 1: Cybercrime Fundamentals and Typologies
Cybercrime Categories- Ransomware and extortion schemes
- Business email compromise (BEC) fraud
- Phishing and social engineering attacks
- Dark web marketplaces and operations
- Proceeds of cybercrime laundering
- Digital payment system exploitation
- Cross-border movement of illicit funds
- Integration with traditional financial systems
Unit 2: Digital Payment Systems and Risks
Traditional Digital Payments- Online banking and payment platforms
- Mobile payment applications and wallets
- Peer-to-peer payment systems
- Prepaid card and stored value products
- Digital wallets and payment apps
- Instant payment system risks
- Central bank digital currencies
- Cross-border payment innovations
Unit 3: Investigation and Forensic Techniques
Digital Evidence Collection- IP address tracing and analysis
- Device identification and linking
- Transaction pattern analysis
- Blockchain analysis fundamentals
- Social media investigation techniques
- Dark web monitoring and analysis
- Domain and hosting information gathering
- Public record and database searches
Unit 4: Red Flags and Detection Methods
Behavioral Indicators- Unusual digital payment patterns
- Account takeover and compromise indicators
- Device and location anomalies
- Behavioral biometric red flags
- Digital payment monitoring systems
- Real-time fraud detection
- Anomaly detection algorithms
- Machine learning applications
Unit 5: Prevention and Response Strategies
Control Framework- Multi-factor authentication implementation
- Transaction limit and control settings
- Customer education and awareness
- Incident response planning
- Information sharing partnerships
- Law enforcement coordination
- Cross-border investigation cooperation
- Public-private partnership initiatives
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