The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, in collaboration with COPOLAD III, has published a training manual on financial investigations and analysis for emerging money laundering risks linked to the criminal use of cryptocurrency. Formally approved by the CFATF Heads of Financial Intelligence Units, the manual is intended as a practical resource for financial investigators, analysts and other regional stakeholders dealing with the misuse of virtual assets. Developed by COPOLAD III from expertise shared during specialised workshops held across the region between February and March 2024, the manual focuses on how to investigate and analyse crypto-linked financial crime. It brings together guidance on cryptocurrency fundamentals and legislative context, virtual asset red flag indicators and the Travel Rule, criminal typologies and obfuscation techniques, investigative methods for hosted and unhosted wallets, blockchain analysis tools, and international cooperation mechanisms.
Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF)2025-02-11
Caribbean Financial Action Task Force publishes manual on cryptocurrency-related money laundering investigations, approved by Heads of FIUs
The Caribbean Financial Action Task Force and COPOLAD III have published a manual on investigating money laundering risks involving cryptocurrency. Approved by the CFATF Heads of Financial Intelligence Units, it provides practical guidance on virtual asset red flags, investigative techniques, blockchain tools and international cooperation.