Investor Crypto Transition Recovery – 2017 Case
In 2017, before crypto scams became widespread, a senior investor was misled by a financial advisor into transferring traditional investment assets into a high-risk digital investment. The advisor vanished shortly after the transaction.
The Challenge
The client had no prior experience with digital assets, making recovery a delicate process. The funds were partially moved into emerging crypto exchanges without proper documentation.
Our Approach
- Conducted rapid forensic analysis to trace digital asset movements.
- Engaged emerging cryptocurrency platforms to locate and secure the client’s assets.
- Provided legal guidance and coordinated with early regulatory bodies to ensure compliance.
The Outcome
The majority of assets were recovered and returned safely to the client. This case marked the beginning of our agency’s transition into cryptocurrency asset recovery, laying the groundwork for our specialized crypto services launched in 2018.