With the amplification of the internet and digital technologies, the circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) has exploded worldwide. According to the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC), almost 18 million images of prepubescent CSAM were shared in 2023 alone.
With the vast amount of illicit funds needed to plan and perpetrate this heinous crime, they leave multiple global touchpoints with the formal financial sector. Therefore, anti-financial crime (AFC) professionals and investigators can use transactional data and financial intelligence analysis to identify these crimes.
In this episode of ACAMS Live, Craig Timm, ACAMS’ Senior Director of AML will be confronting this issue head-on with guests:
- Joby Carpenter, Cryptoassets and Emerging Threats Expert, ACAMS
- Adam Levine, Director of Government Engagement, CRC;
- Emily Meacham, Director of Development, CRC.
Together, they explore the scope of this growing threat, and share actionable insights for anti-financial crime professionals to aid in the fight against online child exploitation. The discussion also covers the critical role of public-private partnerships, and offers guidance for parents to safeguard their children.
12 сен 2024
