Webinar Description
Key Takeaways
- Webinar case study on exposing a sophisticated investment scam network
- Focus on OSINT techniques and digital investigative workflows
- Real-world investigation led by Swiss Public Broadcaster SRF
- Highlights mapping of scam platforms, shell companies, and verification methods
- Designed for investigative journalists, cyber threat intelligence, and financial crime professionals
The event, “How Maltego Helped Expose an Investment Scam Empire,” presents a detailed case study of a real-world investigation into a complex investment scam. This practitioner-focused webinar explores the methods and tools used by investigative journalists from the Swiss Public Broadcaster SRF to uncover a network of fraudulent investment platforms. Attendees gain insight into the investigative process, from initial OSINT leads to the verification of digital identities and mapping of criminal networks.
Overview of the Investigation
The session centers on the investigation of a scam that defrauded a Swiss motorcyclist of CHF 21,000 through a fake investment platform known as InvesaCapital. Journalists traced the scam’s origins and discovered a web of seven interconnected fraudulent platforms, each supported by shell companies and coordinated tactics designed to evade detection. The investigation demonstrates the challenges of linking online activity to real-world entities and highlights the importance of thorough verification steps.
Throughout the webinar, the investigative team shares both successful and unsuccessful approaches, offering valuable lessons for professionals engaged in digital investigations. The discussion emphasizes the use of Maltego’s platform to map relationships, analyze data, and uncover hidden connections within the scam network.
Methodologies and Technologies
Key topics include the application of OSINT techniques, digital investigative workflows, and analytical methodologies tailored to real-world conditions. The session provides a practitioner-to-practitioner perspective, focusing on investigative tradecraft rather than product demonstration. Attendees learn how to leverage Maltego’s investigative tools to enhance their own workflows and improve the efficiency of mapping complex criminal networks.
Collaboration between journalists and technology providers is highlighted as a critical factor in the success of the investigation. The event underscores the value of cross-sector knowledge sharing and the continuous refinement of investigative best practices.
Audience and Relevance
This webinar is tailored for investigative journalists, cyber threat intelligence professionals, law enforcement, financial crime investigators, and analysts in banking and insurance. It addresses the core challenges faced by those working to expose organized financial fraud and provides actionable insights for improving digital investigation methodologies.
By focusing on real-world investigative experiences and the practical application of advanced tools, the event positions itself as a leading knowledge-sharing session within the OSINT and digital investigation community.