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J5 countries host "Cyber Challenge" focused on data mining and financial reporting

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Thursday, November 2, 2023
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This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.

Key Points: 
  • This year's iteration of the Challenge focused on data mining and financial reporting relating to crypto-assets and technology enabled financial threats.
  • This is the first Challenge where Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) from each J5 country participated.
  • Collectively, the J5 member countries, FIUs, and blockchain analysis companies scoured their respective data holdings to identify the most promising cryptocurrency leads related to tax evasion and money laundering.
  • The J5 works together to gather information, share intelligence and conduct coordinated operations against transnational financial crimes.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - If You Have a Secret Account with Bank of Butterfield, You May Be Under Criminal Tax Investigation by the IRS Criminal Division

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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The NPA forces Butterfield to hand over funds associated with their part in connection to enabling their clients' tax evasion schemes.

Key Points: 
  • The NPA forces Butterfield to hand over funds associated with their part in connection to enabling their clients' tax evasion schemes.
  • Call the dual licensed International Tax Attorneys and CPAs at the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing for an evaluation of your options.
  • It is imperative that you hire an experienced and reputable criminal tax defense attorney to take you through the voluntary disclosure process.
  • Taking the steps now to prevent such a situation can be as easy as calling the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing.

Former IRS Chief of Criminal Investigation and General Counsel of NYS Department of Financial Services Richard Weber Joins Winston & Strawn as Litigation Partner in New York

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP today announced that Richard Weber has joined the firm's New York office as a partner in the Litigation Department and as a member of the White Collar, Regulatory Defense & Investigations Practice.

Key Points: 
  • Rich brings to Winston a compelling combination of unparalleled experience at the highest levels of city, state, and federal government, as well as in private-sector investment banking and financial services.
  • "Government scrutiny of banking institutions, fintechs, and multinational businesses has increased in tandem with a global focus on money laundering, financial crimes, asset forfeiture, tax, and sanctions," said Rich.
  • I am thrilled to be joining Winston's world-class litigation team and excited to work with a great group of attorneys."
  • Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe.

IVIX Adds IRS and Industry Veterans to Leadership

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, IVIX, the first AI-powered platform designed to help authorities address tax evasion at scale, announced John D. (Don) Fort and Deborah Pianko will join the company as Chief Business Officer and Director of Sales (North America). Mr. Fort brings to IVIX nearly 30 years in law enforcement for the federal government, including three years as Chief of the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation (CI) Division. Ms. Pianko is a subject-matter expert in tax fraud detection and compliance issues and former Principal at SAS, an industry leader in analytics, artificial intelligence and data management. These two new additions join a talented and versatile team of AI management, intelligence and tax fraud experts helping tax agencies combat tax evasion in the shadow economy.

Key Points: 
  • "We are excited to welcome this talented group of experts to IVIX at a transformational and challenging time for the global and digital economy," said Matan Fattal, co-founder and CEO of IVIX.
  • I look forward to continuing these important efforts by helping more tax agencies have access to the powerful IVIX platform."
  • Prior to Don's leadership roles at the IRS, he served as Director of Field operations at the agency.
  • IVIX helps tax authorities gain insight into the shadow economy so they can strengthen compliance and support public services.

Binance Announces Former Deputy US Attorney as its First Deputy General Counsel

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the appointment of Joshua Eaton, former Deputy U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, as Deputy General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the appointment of Joshua Eaton, former Deputy U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, as Deputy General Counsel.
  • Eaton brings over 20 years of experience representing the United States at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and in the U.S. Army.
  • Over the span of his career, Eaton provided key guidance to countless Presidentially-appointed U.S.
  • "The legal team at Binance is further strengthened by the dynamism and experience that Josh brings to our continuous efforts to protect users and manage risks," said Hon Ng, General Counsel.

Binance Announces Former Deputy US Attorney as its First Deputy General Counsel

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022
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DUBAI, UAE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the appointment of Joshua Eaton, former Deputy U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, as Deputy General Counsel.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Binance , the global blockchain ecosystem behind the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, today announced the appointment of Joshua Eaton, former Deputy U.S. Attorney in the Northern District of California, as Deputy General Counsel.
  • Eaton will lead the organization's legal affairs, supporting global compliance, investigations, and law enforcement coordination activities.
  • Eaton brings over 20 years of experience representing the United States at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and in the U.S. Army.
  • "The legal team at Binance is further strengthened by the dynamism and experience that Josh brings to our continuous efforts to protect users and manage risks," said Hon Ng, General Counsel.

Lead agent in the Bitfinex hack case Chris Janczewski joins TRM Labs to lead global investigations team

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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TRM Labs, the leading provider of cryptocurrency anti-money laundering (AML) and investigations software, announced today that former IRS-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) Special Agent Chris Janczewski has joined TRM as Head of Global Investigations, bringing extraordinary investigative expertise to the next generation blockchain intelligence company.

Key Points: 
  • TRM Labs, the leading provider of cryptocurrency anti-money laundering (AML) and investigations software, announced today that former IRS-Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI) Special Agent Chris Janczewski has joined TRM as Head of Global Investigations, bringing extraordinary investigative expertise to the next generation blockchain intelligence company.
  • Furthermore, Mr. Janczewski, was instrumental in establishing an interagency cryptocurrency strike force with the Washington, D.C. United States Attorneys Office.
  • TRMs Global Investigations team acts as a horizon scanning unit for crypto crime threats, proactively tracking and investigating exploits such as hacks and scams.
  • TRMs global investigations team also provides investigative support as a professional service and crypto crime training courses, including a new investigator certification course.

From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - IRS Report Shows that the IRS Is Going After Tax and COVID-Related Fraud, Money Laundering, and Cybercrime

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Specifically, the IRS is looking closely at recipients of federal aid programs created to assist American small businesses throughout the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Specifically, the IRS is looking closely at recipients of federal aid programs created to assist American small businesses throughout the pandemic.
  • Based on the report, the IRS has realized that they can now spot sophisticated evasion schemes , and they are hungrier than ever.
  • The report serves as more than just a press release to let the public know what the IRS is up to.
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From the Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing - Should You Make a Voluntary Disclosure if You Think Your Tax Advisor May Be Under Criminal Tax Investigation?

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Successfully entering the voluntary disclosure program is the most significant step to ensuring a pass on criminal tax prosecution when faced with potential criminal tax issues.

Key Points: 
  • Successfully entering the voluntary disclosure program is the most significant step to ensuring a pass on criminal tax prosecution when faced with potential criminal tax issues.
  • The Tax Law Offices of David W. Klasing will work hard to ensure that you are protected from the criminal tax exposure that using a tax advisor under criminal tax investigation might cause.
  • However, no taxpayer should attempt to undertake voluntary disclosure without the guidance of an Experienced Criminal Tax Defense Attorney.
  • It is imperative that you hire an experienced and reputable criminal tax defense attorney to take you through the voluntary disclosure process.