Financial Intelligence Analysis

Client: U.S. federal law enforcement

Objective: Trace the origins and ownership complexities of financial payments linked to disinformation activities.

Background:

The client, a U.S. federal law enforcement agency, needed to investigate an individual suspected of marketing foreign disinformation and posing a flight risk. This investigation required tracing complex payment sources and understanding the broader financial network involved.

Solution:

RIIG employed a multi-faceted approach to uncover the financial networks and disinformation activities of the suspect. Analysts began by reviewing extensive publicly available information (PAI) to establish a foundational understanding of the financial and commercial elements of the network. Investigative leads were pursued to delve deeper into the commercial and financial aspects, focusing on the origins and complexities of the payment sources. RIIG traced the origins of payments detailed in U.S. government documents, leading to the identification of a key individual whose financial activities indicated he was a flight risk.

Implementation:

The investigation started with a thorough review of all publicly available information and government documents related to the payments and the individual in question. Advanced financial intelligence tools were employed to trace the origins of payments and untangle the ownership structures behind the financial transactions. RIIG mapped out the network of business partners and associates to understand their connections and potential implications for the disinformation activities. Detailed reports were provided to the client, outlining the financial networks, sources of income, and connections to known associates of a former Politically Exposed Person.

Outcome:

RIIG’s financial intelligence analysis led to significant findings, including the successful tracing of payment sources to the individual, establishing a clear financial trail that indicated he was a flight risk. The investigation uncovered a complex network of business partners and associates involved in various financial activities, including real estate projects. Critical insights were provided into how the individual was compensated for marketing foreign disinformation, supporting the legal determination of the individual as a flight risk and providing valuable intelligence on the broader network of associates.