Unveiling Trends: FinCEN’s Analysis on Virtual Currency and Human Trafficking
Sdurden2024-03-25T16:38:55-04:00In its ongoing efforts to combat illicit financial activities, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has released a Financial Trend Analysis (FTA) shedding light on the intersection of convertible virtual currency (CVC) and online child sexual exploitation (OCSE) and human trafficking. This analysis, based on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) reporting from January 2020 to December 2021, reveals concerning trends that underscore the need for heightened vigilance and cooperation across financial [...]