Murder, Money Laundering and the Demise of Pablo Escobar
- Nov 5, 2026 1:00 p.m.
- Central Time (CT)
Webinar
Course Level
Overview
Overview
Delivered via
Online
Online
Duration
100 minutes
100 minutes
Murder, Money Laundering and the Demise of Pablo Escobar
Description
Drawing on their firsthand experience dismantling one of the world’s most sophisticated criminal enterprises, former DEA agents Stephen Murphy and Javier Peña will share powerful insights into how large-scale criminal networks operate, conceal profits and exploit systemic weaknesses.
As the real-life investigators behind the takedown of Pablo Escobar and the Medellín Cartel — which was featured in Netflix’s “Narcos” — Murphy and Peña will reveal how criminals move money and evade detection, offering clear parallels to today’s complex fraud schemes.
This webinar will connect lessons from international drug trafficking to modern financial crime, including organized fraud, money laundering and insider corruption. You will gain practical takeaways on identifying red flags, understanding criminal behavior and strengthening investigative and prevention strategies within an increasingly interconnected global landscape.
Prerequisites
None
You Will Learn How To:
Navigate the inner workings of a large-scale criminal network and identify red flags that indicate fraudulent activity is occurring.
Analyze the criminal behavior of Pablo Escobar and recognize how he took advantage of systemic weaknesses to sustain his fraudulent schemes.
Recognize how to strengthen investigation and prevention strategies to reduce the threat of global fraudulent activity.
CPE Information
| CPE Credit: | 2 |
|---|---|
| Advance Preparation: | None |
| Delivery Method: | Group Internet Based |
Credit by Field of Study
| Auditing: | 2 |
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Registration & Fees
Registration Fee:
ACFE Members: $115
Non-Members: $155
Presenters
Javier Peña - Speaker
Retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent
Stephen Murphy - Speaker
Retired U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Agent
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