2024-07 ITALY – Conducting Financial Investigations (Foundation) Programme

Event Agenda

Day

1 : July 9, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Introduction
- Opening remarks and introductions by Juergen Leske, Course Leader - Course admin
05:30 - 08:00
Artificial Intelligence as a Tool for Investigators - Yew Hon Kong, Singapore
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 11:00
Key Investigative Techniques for Financial Investigtions - Ralf Oberle, Germany
Delve into the core principles of financial investigations, covering fundamental techniques for tracing funds, identifying suspicious transactions, and conducting effective financial analysis. Gain a solid understanding of the investigative process and key methodologies used in uncovering financial irregularities.

Day

2 : July 10, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
The Role of Interagency and International Co-operation - Ralf Oberle, Germany
Understand the importance of collaboration in the fight against financial crimes. Explore the basics of interagency and international cooperation, emphasizing information sharing, collaborative investigations, and leveraging resources across jurisdictions to enhance the effectiveness of financial investigations.
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
The Role of Interagency and International Co-operation - Ralf Oberle, Germany

Day

3 : July 11, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Crypto Assets, Trends, and Investigative Techniques - Kurt Caestecker, Belgium
Explore the basics of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, essential for understanding the evolving landscape of financial crimes. Learn the foundations of tracking and analyzing crypto transactions, enabling investigators to navigate the complexities of digital currencies in their investigative work.
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Crypto Assets, Trends, and Investigative Techniques - Kurt Caestecker, Belgium

Day

4 : July 12, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Crypto Assets, Trends, and Investigative Techniques - Kurt Caestecker, Belgium
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Crypto Assets, Trends, and Investigative Techniques - Kurt Caestecker, Belgium

Day

5 : July 15, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Major Case Management - Christine Siu and John Dirito, Canada
Learn the fundamentals of managing major financial crime cases, including case prioritization, evidence management, and strategic planning. Develop the skills needed to coordinate diverse teams and efficiently handle the challenges associated with large-scale investigations.
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Major Case Management - Christine Siu and John Dirito, Canada

Day

6 : July 16, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Major Case Management - Christine Siu and John Dirito, Canada
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Major Case Management - Christine Siu and John Dirito, Canada

Day

7 : July 17, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Asset Recovery in Financial Investigations - Grace Lacerna, Philippines
Gain insights into the key concepts of asset recovery, focusing on identifying, freezing, and recovering illicitly acquired assets. Explore legal frameworks and practical approaches to asset forfeiture, contributing to the overall success of financial investigations.
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Asset Recovery in Financial Investigations - Grace Lacerna, Philippines

Day

8 : July 18, 2024
05:00
05:00 - 05:30
Participant Presentation
05:30 - 08:00
Asset Recovery in Financial Investigations - Grace Lacerna, Philippines
08:00
08:00 - 09:00
Meal Break
09:00
09:00 - 09:30
Participant Presentation
09:30 - 11:00
Asset Recovery in Financial Investigations - Grace Lacerna, Philippines