Investigating the World of Pig Butchering And Crypto Scams

Pig Butchering is one of the leading crypto-related scams in the world with scammers monopolizing on the $2 billion scheme. 

In this episode, host Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Detective Matthew Hogan (Connecticut State Police) who is on the front lines tracing crypto and combating pig butchering and other crypto crimes.  Detective Hogan talks about the evolution of crypto scams, the challenges law enforcement faces in investigating these cases, and the recent Digital Assets legislation in Connecticut regarding crypto kiosks.

He even talks about emerging traditional schemes that scammers are going back to in the wake of crypto crime crackdowns. 

• (2:35) - Detective Matthew Hogan's first law enforcement  experience with cryptocurrency

Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key.

• Website: Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection

• Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis) 

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