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CRIME & CRYPTOCURRENCY - OF IT'S TIME

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  • By Shaun Walbridge

CRIME & CRYPTOCURRENCY – OF ITS TIME

Now is the time - cryptocurrency has seen a dramatic rise in its value over the past year, and it's potentially going to rise even further with an upcoming Quadrennial "halving" event threatening to push BTC beyond its all-time high of $69k...you heard it here!

The number of crypto cases we are asked to assist with has risen exponentially. Criminals are all over crypto - the police and other law enforcement agencies are not far behind...but they don't have the budget to investigate.

It's no wonder that it’s a topic on the minds of criminals as they seek ways of hiding their criminal activity...but, the Blockchain has no secrets!

As Forensic Accountants, we are used to dealing with the problems that crypto cases throw up - from pre-trial, Newton and confiscation proceedings.

The demand for Forensic Accounting Expert Witnesses continues to exceed supply - quality, experienced Expert Witnesses, familiar with criminal casework (particularly crypto), are few and far between.

The need for quality advice is paramount, particularly where there are allegations of large crypto hidden assets and the risk of significant default sentences if not properly investigated.

Criminals are on top of the game. They have been using cryptocurrency for many years; it's only now that it's come to the attention of the mainstream media as we see an upsurge in criminal and PoCA cases involving cryptocurrency.

Please call us on 07775 712961 or email enquiries@matrixforensic.co.uk if you or your client require help with any aspect of a crypto investigation.

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