2_Historic Cases Flashcards
What is the fundamental issue faced by criminals in money laundering?
Hiding or disguising the proceeds of crime.
What principal is used to identify funds of unknown source in financial investigations?
Comparing legitimate income with lifestyle and spending.
How was the Lindbergh baby kidnapping case solved through financial investigation?
By tracing gold certificates used as ransom money
What techniques are still used today that were pioneered during the investigation of the Lindbergh kidnapping?
Net worth analysis and bank deposit analysis.
How does modern financial investigation address crimes on the DarkNet?
- cryptocurrency analysis
- tracing digital footprints.
What is the significance of Locard’s Exchange Principle in digital forensics?
“Every contact leaves a trace”
digital interactions leave traces just like physical interactions
