Operation Desert Pond: A Case Study for Covert Investigative Techniques
- Aug 14, 2025 11:00 a.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Basic
Basic
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 min
100 min
Operation Desert Pond: A Case Study for Covert Investigative Techniques
Description
Sophisticated techniques like conducting covert activities can greatly enhance the effectiveness of fraud investigations when deployed correctly. In this webinar, you will examine a case study on an $80 million Ponzi scheme takedown and the practical application of covert techniques during the investigation.
You will learn best practices for when to leverage covert activities to obtain evidence for investigations and prosecutions. By attending, you will be equipped to gain the confidence of targets or individuals from the same network and develop other human sources using these tactics.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Recognize when a fraud investigation will benefit from covert investigative techniques.
Employ a covert asset to meet with the target.
Develop potential assets and sources.
Obtain evidence using covert techniques.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Auditing: | 2 |
|---|
Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members:$115
Non-Members: $155
Presenter
Jay Stone - Speaker
President
Stone Fox LLC
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