FinCEN Dialog Panel: Combating Fentanyl and Human Trafficking by Tansey Brent, Tim Soper and Terri Luttrell
Interactive session with expert panelists that will discuss how to identify suspicious activity linked to human smuggling, human trafficking, and illicit chemicals.
Narcos: The Untold Story by Steve Murphy and Javier Pena
You may have seen TV shows and documentaries, or read books about the world’s wealthiest, and most violent drug trafficker, but now you have the opportunity to hear the real story of what happened in the investigation of Pablo Escobar and the Medellin Cartel.
DEA special agents Javier Peña and Steve Murphy were assigned as the lead investigators targeting Escobar and his organization. These true American heroes provide a lesson in history as they discuss their efforts bringing down the world’s first narco-terrorist, the challenges they faced in oftentimes hostile and life-threatening environments, and the innovative strategies they employed to successfully end the reign of terror of the world’s most wanted criminal. Their presentation is followed by a Q&A opportunity during which Javier and Steve will entertain questions related to their investigation, the making of the hit Netflix show ‘Narcos’, what history changing investigation is next for them, and more.
Law Enforcement Perspectives on SAR Preparation by Jon Muschenheim and Ted Imperato
An open panel discussion with federal prosecutors and senior investigating agents covering the following and additional insights:
Genero Garcia Luna a Politically Exposed Person by Raymond Amador
Genaro Garcia Luna, the former Secretary of Public Security in Mexico (2006 – 2012) was Mexico’s top law enforcement official and controlled Mexico’s Federal Police Force. During his time in office Luna used his position to assist the Sinaloa drug cartel in exchange for millions of dollars in bribes. Luna assisted the Sinaloa drug cartel in safe passage of drug shipments, and attacking rival drug cartels thus facilitating the importation of multi-ton quantities of cocaine and other drugs into the United States. In 2019 the Houston DEA arrested Luna in Dallas, TX on conspiracy to import and distribute cocaine, and one count of making false statements. In February 2023, Luna was found guilty on five counts that included six drug-related violations, international cocaine distribution conspiracy, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to import cocaine and making false statements.
Looking Beyond the Obvious: Best Practices for Beneficial Ownership Programs by Carol Beaumier
I. Introduction, risks of beneficial ownership
II. Evolution of the global and US framework for identifying beneficial owners
- FATF
- Offshore database leaks
- US legislation and regulation
III. Compliance challenges of an effective beneficial ownership program
IV. Performing due diligence on complex relationships
- The three-layer complexity test
- Relevant examples, e.g., human trafficking, drug trafficking
V. The US’s Corporate Transparency Act
- What does it do, how does it compare to registries in other countries, what will its impact be?
VI. Guiding principles / best practices
VII. Q & A
Keeping Up With Fraudsters – Continuing the Battle by Terri Luttrell
Fraud is one of the most significant concerns among financial institutions around the country as numbers continue to soar and fraudsters seem to stay one step ahead of the industry. This session will discuss current fraud trends and how to prepare for future risk mitigation.
Curating Your Career Story by Carolina V. Gambrel
Having a polished resume is no longer enough, you need a captivating story to help you unleash your career potential. It’s time to go beyond the traditional resume, learn how to curate your career story.