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National Crime Agency in the UK Scouts for Blockchain Investigators Amid Crypto Crime Surge

by Dan K
Jul 26, 2023 - 11:15 am
in Regulation
The UK House of Lords in session discussing the upcoming crypto regulation bill.

The National Crime Agency (NCA) in the United Kingdom is on a recruitment spree for blockchain investigators to join its newly formed Digital Assets Team. This is part of its larger strategy to tackle the surge in crypto crimes.

Target Profile: Accredited Financial Investigators with Blockchain Expertise

The ideal candidate to join the NCA will be an existing member of the police staff who is a certified accredited financial investigator (AFI). This position requires not just financial expertise, but a deep understanding of blockchain technology, legal compliance, and a knack for criminal investigations.

Job Role: Tackling Complex Crypto Crimes from a POCA Perspective

The role is crucial to maintaining integrity in the burgeoning field of digital assets. It involves overseeing complex investigations into crimes involving cryptocurrency, focusing particularly on the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) perspective. POCA allows the redirection of confiscated criminal proceeds towards benefiting the community.

Competitive Pay and the Chance to Shape Crypto Regulations

The job comes with an attractive salary package of approximately $61,076.37 (47,380 British pounds), along with other civil service benefits.

Stepping Up the Fight Against ‘Dirty Money’

The NCA’s recruitment drive comes six months after the establishment of a dedicated cryptocurrency unit— the NCCU Crypto Cell— in January 2023. The unit aims to investigate incidents involving the use of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The NCA’s initiative underscores the UK government’s goal to eliminate “dirty money” from the financial system.

NCA Infrastructure Investigations Director, Chris Lewis-Evans, stated, “This is a really exciting opportunity which involves working in a team at the forefront of protecting the UK from cybercrime.” The recruitment of these investigators marks a significant step in the UK’s fight against crypto crime.

Concluding Thoughts: A Step Forward in Tackling Crypto Crimes

As digital currencies continue to gain traction globally, the move by the UK’s National Crime Agency to recruit seasoned blockchain investigators signifies an important step towards combating crypto crimes. By focusing on the intricate blockchain analysis and leveraging the POCA perspective, the NCA is ready to tackle the challenges of cryptocurrency misuse head-on.

This development also sends a clear message about the importance of expertise and regulation in the digital asset space, encouraging other nations to strengthen their efforts against cybercrime. As the battle against “dirty money” intensifies, the recruitment of experienced investigators will be crucial to ensure that the transformative potential of cryptocurrencies is not overshadowed by their misuse.

The continued commitment of agencies like the NCA to uphold law and order in the digital realm underlines the urgent need to merge traditional investigative techniques with tech-savvy solutions, setting the stage for a new era in crime prevention and financial regulation.

Tags: BlockchainCrimeRegulationUK
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