Navigating the Future of Digital Crime Investigations: Challenges, Best Practices and New Technologies
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Every year, our speakers share their experiences from financial and corporate sector, law enforcement, military, and academia worldwide.
Sungyong KANG, as a Republic of Korea government sponsored scholar, completed his S.J.D. at Fordham University Law, LL.M. at New York University Law, M.A. in International Cooperation at Seoul National University, B.A. in Law at Korea National Police University (KNPU). He is an attorney at law licensed in New York. Sungyong Kang is currently working as a Criminal Intelligence Officer at the INTERPOL Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre where his main duty is to coordinate the international cooperation to trace, freeze/seize the criminal proceeds. He has led the Operation HAECHI targeting Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime and worked as a co-lead for the Cyber-Enabled Financial Crime Project which INTERPOL is collaborating with FATF and Egmont Group. He pursues creative ways to overcome the legal, practical hurdles encountered by LEAs in investigating cross border financial crimes by closely strengthening the reciprocal feedback between operational bodies and policy making bodies and information sharing between public and private entities both at the global and domestic level. Prior to joining the INTERPOL, he worked as a researcher and an adjunct professor at the KNPU focusing on the financial crime exploiting new technologies, such as Blockchain, AI and Metaverse, etc. Before then, he successfully investigated high profile financial crimes leading his team to be awarded as the best investigation team in Seoul. He is also the prolific author of the papers published by renowned journals including International & Comparative Law Quarterly (Cambridge University Press), Michigan Journal of International Law (Michigan Law School), etc. He is also a frequent speaker at the conferences organized by respected international and domestic entities including FATF, UNODC, UNTOC, Egmont Group, Basel Institute on Governance, EUROPOL and INTERPOL, etc.
Detective Chief Superintendent Barry Walsh has been a member of Ireland’s national police service, An Garda Síochána, since 1996. He is presently Head of the Garda National Cyber Crime Bureau (GNCCB ), a position he has held since 2022. GNCCB is the specialised bureau within An Garda Síochána that is responsible for leading Ireland’s cybercrime policing response. Barry has responsibility for developing and implementing An Garda Síochána’s organisation-wide strategy in this highly dynamic area, and the GNCCB team have nationwide responsibility for delivery of digital forensic services in support of investigations conducted by members of An Garda Síochána along with providing a range of Cyber specific roles including investigation, intelligence and prevent functions. More recently, the Bureau have established a Victim Identification Team. Prior to his appointment to GNCCB, Barry’s role was in the investigation of serious crime , where he has over 20 years’ experience both as an investigator and leading teams. Amongst other 3rd level qualifications; Barry has a Master of Arts in Serious Crime Investigation from the University of Limerick.
Ministry of Interior, Republic of Serbia
Experienced law enforcement officer and project coordinator with over 17 years of professional experience in combating cybercrime, terrorism, and misuse of the Internet. Proven expertise in international cooperation, capacity building, and coordination of projects under UN, OSCE, CEPOL, and Council of Europe frameworks. Recognized for leading national efforts in digital investigation capacity development and for representing Serbia in international cybercrime cooperation networks. Skilled trainer, communicator, and strategic liaison in multi-stakeholder environments.
A security sector professional with 20 years of experience in intelligence work. For the past eight years, he has served as Head of Intelligence at the UK-based company DynaRisk, where he supports organizations in strengthening their cybersecurity posture and reducing cyber insurance risk through proactive threat analysis and tailored defense strategies. He is an ethical hacker and cyber threat intelligence analyst with a strong focus on the intersection of geopolitics and cyber operations. As an ethical hacker, he has identified and responsibly disclosed vulnerabilities in several Fortune 50 and Fortune 500 companies. Mil is a Liaison Member of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams, Inc) and an active participant in several TLP:RED threat intelligence groups focused on ransomware, state-sponsored activity, hacktivist campaigns, and monitoring geopolitical developments that affect the economy and cybersecurity. His research and insights have been featured in major international media outlets, including the Financial Times, Forbes and Data Breach Today.
Vladimir Petrovic is an experienced engineer with over 20 years of expertise in systems engineering, specializing in cybersecurity and networking solutions. Currently holding the position of Team Leader for Cybersecurity & SOC at Unicom Telecom d.o.o. Serbia, his role encompasses team management, project coordination, and performance monitoring. Previously, Vladimir served as a Consultant at the same company, where he was deeply involved in security operations, client advisory, and pre-sales activities. His tenure at Saga d.o.o. Serbia saw him in various leadership roles, including Director of Security Solutions, where he successfully launched a new department and spearheaded major projects that included designing and implementing security solutions for significant industry players. Vladimir holds a Master’s Degree in Telecommunication from Belgrade University and has obtained numerous certifications including CCIE Security, CISSP, CCSP and ISO 27001 Lead Implementer. He is an active member of ISACA, contributing as a speaker at various conferences and a writer for industry publications. His skills are complemented by strong leadership abilities, critical thinking, and a proven record of managing complex network environments and delivering innovative solutions that enhance business operations and security.
Bavarian Central Office for the Prosecution of Cybercrime
Katharina Ohnesorge works in a department that specialises in combating child abuse and child pornography on the internet. Her work involves cases arising from reports received by NCMEC, as well as those identified using tools that detect illicit content on P2P platforms. The department also conducts investigations to identify child pornography platforms on the dark web and ensures they are taken down. In this context, extensive cryptocurrency investigations are regularly required. Katharina Ohnesorge has already shared her expertise at national and international conferences, such as events in the Netherlands and Malta. As the Bavarian Central Office for the Prosecution of Cybercrime has jurisdiction over the whole area of Bavaria, she also delivers lectures to police officers on handling cases relating to child sexual abuse material.
Jethro Cornelissen is Lead Investigator of Cybercrime Atlas, a World Economic Forum initiative. He leads a community of 75+ volunteer investigators across 35+ major technology firms, financial institutions, security vendors and platforms, who work together to map, attribute, and disrupt cybercriminal operations and turn open-source intelligence into actionable identification packages for law enforcement. Cybercrime Atlas has delivered more than thirty intelligence packages to Europol, INTERPOL, AFRIPOL and several national law enforcement agencies across the globe, contributing to operations including Serengeti and Operation Red Card. Jethro runs the weekly OSINT hunts, builds the intelligence packages delivered to law enforcement, and organises hunts and workshops that show how the Atlas operates and what OSINT can do in the right hands. He has spent over twenty years across cybercrime investigation, fraud and threat intelligence. He co-authored the TIBER-NL framework with De Nederlandsche Bank, the model that became the mandatory European standard through DORA. He is a frequent international speaker and has presented at RSA Conference, INTERPOL convenings, FIRST and Underground Economy. He is based in the Netherlands.
Pamela joined IVIX in February 2025, as Vice President, Latin America. In her role, she works closely with governments to provide AI-powered solutions to leverage Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) and advanced technologies to find illicit business activity and funds flows around the world to fight financial crime and close the tax gap. She is responsible for leading and executing IVIX’s growth strategy and customer engagement across the Latin America region. Via her own a advisory firm, Pamela also continues to provide consulting and advisory services in the crypto space, working directly to support stablecoin issuers, crypto investigations and blockchain projects. Prior to IVIX, Pamela was the Chief Compliance and AML Officer at United Texas Bank, overseeing and managing all aspects of compliance within the bank, including digital asset and foreign correspondent banking activity. Before UTB, Pamela served as VP of Crypto Investigations and Risk for Ciphertrace at Mastercard. In this role, she worked with governments, law enforcement officials, regulators, law firms, and financial institutions worldwide to address cryptocurrency risks and conduct financial investigations. Additionally, she served several years as AVP - BSA and Information Security at First State Bank. Pamela brings international experience in investigations, due diligence, and operations, primarily in Latin America, during her 10+ year tenure with the U.S. Government. She obtained her B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, an MBA from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS). She has led trainings and workshops, and spoken on cryptocurrency and financial crimes globally, including: INTERPOL, UN, EUROPOL, IRS, USSS, Basel Governance, ACAMS, ACFCS and other international and federal organizations. Languages: English, Español, Português
Nathaniel Fried is a British technology entrepreneur, OSINT specialist, and CEO of OSINT Industries, delivering advanced investigative tools to law enforcement, journalists, and security professionals worldwide. He previously founded Turgensec, a UK national security startup funded by GCHQ/NCSC that was later acquired by a US-based firm. Nathaniel has trained law enforcement agencies across the globe in advanced OSINT methodologies, with a focus on ethical and operational intelligence gathering. He has been featured in the Financial Times for his contributions to intelligence, cybersecurity, and government efficien
Stanislava Milankov is a Project Associate in the Economic Governance Unit at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Secretariat, specializing in international security and AML/CFT technical assistance. She supports OSCE participating States across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the South Caucasus in strengthening regulatory and supervisory frameworks aligned with FATF Recommendations 15 and 16, as well as investigative capacities to address money laundering and terrorism financing risks associated with virtual assets. Prior to her current role, Stanislava worked in the OSCE Anti-Terrorism Unit, where she focused on countering the financing of terrorism. In this capacity, she specialized in strengthening the operational capacities of law enforcement and criminal justice officials to conduct parallel financial investigations in terrorism-related cases, and supported the development of public–private partnerships in the AML/CFT field. Stanislava also served as a Political Assistant at the OSCE Mission to Serbia, and has gained professional experience with NGOs in Brussels, Belgium, and The Hague, Netherlands, where she provided political and security analysis.
ATTRACTED 2000 PARTICIPANTS FROM 50+ COUNTRIES
FEATURED 50+ DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS AND PRESENTERS
OFFERED 15+ EXPERT-ORIENTED WORKSHOPS COVERING CRYPTO, RANSOMWARE, DARKWEB, OSINT , AND MORE
01 THE NEED FOR CONTINUOUS TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN COMBATING DIGITAL CRIMES.
02 LACK OF AWARENESS ABOUT NEW THREATS (DEEPFAKE, CRYPTO SCAMS, RANSOMWARE…).
03 HIGH DEMAND FOR TOOLS AND EXPERTISE IN COMBATING DIGITAL CRIMES.
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