Cultivating Blockchain Literacy for Swiss Law Enforcement
We conducted a comprehensive seminar for the Swiss-German police corps, delivering in-depth knowledge on blockchain, Bitcoin, and related technologies, and empowering them to effectively address cryptocurrency-related crimes.
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Equip investigators of Swiss cantonal police departments with the necessary skills and know-how to investigate crypto-related crimes.
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Brückner Consulting engaged Dr. Waldvogel to jointly design and hold multiple two-day taught seminars to convey the essential skills needed.
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The police investigators found the seminars highly useful and apply their learned skills to prosecute crypto criminals.
Objective.
Brückner Consulting recently partnered with a Swiss-German police corps, grappling with a rising tide of cryptocurrency-related crimes. With the advent of digital currencies, the police corps found that there was still potential for development for the skills of their officers to tackle crypto-related criminal cases.
In response, Brückner Consulting was entrusted to conduct several seminars to equip officers with foundational knowledge of blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrencies, as well as insight into the nature of crimes committed using blockchain technology. To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, the company engaged blockchain expert Dr. Waldvogel (see image) to jointly lead the seminar with Benjamin Brückner.
Actions.
The seminar kicked off with a deep dive into the blockchain technology and Bitcoin. Blockchain, a decentralised and distributed digital ledger, ensures secure, transparent, and permanent transactions – the bedrock upon which Bitcoin operates. Bitcoin, the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange where individual coin ownership records are stored in a ledger existing in a form of a computerised database using strong cryptography to secure transaction records.
A wide array of topics were subsequently addressed, including Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), Smart Contracts, and Monero. Notably, smart contracts, self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into lines of code, were highlighted. These can be leveraged by cybercriminals to guarantee the execution of ransomware payments, thus escalating the complexity of cybercrime investigations.
Designed to be interactive, the seminar offered a wealth of material and practical exercises for the officers, enabling them to consolidate their newly acquired knowledge.
Result.
By the conclusion of the seminar, the police corps's objective was successfully achieved, with their officers equipped to tackle the complexities of cryptocurrency-related crime more effectively. This project highlights Brückner Data and Technology Consulting's commitment to provide cutting-edge knowledge transfer in the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency technology.
