Ask The Investigator: Inside NSW Police's Hunt for $10M On-chain

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Ask the Investigator: Inside a $10M Bitcoin Investigation
Presented by Detective Acting Inspector Paul Apthorpe, NSW Police Force – State Crime Command (Cybercrime Squad)

This practitioner-focused session examines a major cryptocurrency investigation involving significant Bitcoin holdings linked to darknet markets activity. Detective Acting Inspector Paul Apthorpe will provide a structured overview of the investigative framework applied — including blockchain tracing methodologies, attribution strategies and seizure considerations.

The webinar will focus on both the operational realities, tactical challenges and the capability uplift required to effectively investigate and disrupt crypto-enabled crime.

Key Themes:
• Investigative tradecraft and blockchain tracing in crypto-linked crime
• Challenges and lessons learned in high-value crypto investigations
• Open Q&A with Detective Acting Inspector Apthorpe

This session is designed for law enforcement practitioners across ANZ, APAC, and allied jurisdictions, with an emphasis on peer exchange, operational insights, and strengthening coordinated responses to crypto-enabled crime.