Crypto Transaction Assessment

Cryptocurrency transactions present unique challenges in fraud recovery due to the pseudonymous nature of blockchain networks and the global reach of digital asset exchanges. EFPG provides structured assessment of cryptocurrency transactions to identify wallet addresses, trace fund movements through the blockchain, and determine potential recovery pathways. Our assessments are designed to produce reports suitable for submission to law enforcement agencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, and regulatory authorities that have increasingly developed frameworks for addressing crypto-related financial crime.

What This Involves

• Analysis of blockchain transaction data to trace the movement of funds from the initial transfer through intermediate wallets to identifiable endpoints such as exchanges or service providers.
• Identification of cryptocurrency exchange platforms where funds may have been deposited, enabling the preparation of formal disclosure and freezing requests.
• Cross-referencing of wallet addresses against known fraud databases, sanctions lists, and law enforcement intelligence databases.
• Assessment of the technical feasibility of fund recovery based on the type of cryptocurrency, the exchanges involved, and the applicable legal framework.
• Preparation of blockchain analysis reports in formats suitable for submission to law enforcement agencies and regulatory bodies.

Who Is This For

• Individuals who transferred cryptocurrency (Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, or other digital assets) to wallets controlled by fraudulent platforms.
• Victims of crypto investment schemes that have blocked withdrawals or disappeared with deposited funds.
• Individuals whose initial fiat currency deposits were converted to cryptocurrency by the fraudulent platform without adequate disclosure.
• Clients who need structured blockchain evidence to support law enforcement reports or legal proceedings.

Regulatory Context

The Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), which entered into application across the EU, establishes a comprehensive regulatory framework for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs) and imposes requirements for authorisation, conduct, and market abuse prevention. The Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive (5AMLD) and the Transfer of Funds Regulation (TFR) impose obligations on virtual asset service providers to implement customer due diligence, suspicious transaction reporting, and the "travel rule" for crypto transfers. These regulatory frameworks provide the basis for compliance requests to exchanges and reports to Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).

Our Process