How St. Louis Became the Model for Fighting Crypto Crime
Closing the gap between scam victims and justice.
Episode 23 — St. Louis Detective Mike Clinton joins the Stolen podcast to reveal how local, state, and federal law enforcement are teaming up to take down crypto scammers.
From the rise of fusion centers to the success of Operation Shamrock and the Shamrock Triage Team, this episode dives deep into how collaboration — and grit — are closing the gap between victims and justice. Learn how one detective turned chaos into a national model for combating crypto-enabled crime.
Key Issues in Law Enforcement
The rise of scams is a significant issue, with a need for better data and reporting.
Collaboration between local and federal agencies is vital for effective responses.
Fusion Centers play a crucial role in intelligence sharing among law enforcement agencies. Fusion Centers serve as regional focal points for receipt, analysis, gathering and, sharing of threat-related information.
The Operation Shamrock Triage Team helps identify viable leads for cryptocurrency seizures.
Training and resources are essential for law enforcement to tackle cryptocurrency crimes.
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“Crime knows no jurisdiction or no boundaries.”
Guest Bio: Detective Mike Clinton
St. Louis County Detective Michael Clinton is a Certified Cryptocurrency Investigator and member of the Operation Shamrock Crypto Coalition. Clinton established the Midwest Cryptocurrency Task Force to assist local, state, and federal law enforcement in investigating, prosecuting, and seizing cryptocurrency to disrupt criminal organizations.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the Crypto Coalition and Detective Mike Clinton
04:11 Mike Clinton's Role in Law Enforcement and Cybersecurity
06:21 The Emergence of Cryptocurrency Investigations
08:17 Building a Regional Cryptocurrency Task Force
09:46 Collaboration with Federal and Local Agencies
13:05 The Unique Challenges of Crime in St. Louis
13:48 The Fusion Center Model for Intelligence Sharing
17:43 The Triage Team and Operation Shamrock
19:32 Navigating Cryptocurrency Seizures
21:18 Collaboration Across Law Enforcement Agencies
23:04 The Impact of Triage on Victim Recovery
24:50 Innovations in Law Enforcement Training
27:27 Verify Wallet: A New Tool for Law Enforcement
29:11 Enhancing Investigations with Deconflict.com
32:17 Free Tools and Training for Law Enforcement
35:29 Upcoming Crypto Coalition Conference in St. Louis
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