Terrorism is a centuries-old problem that has evolved with time. Likewise, methods of terrorist financing have evolved with time and technology. From hawala to virtual currency, cash to bitcoin, funding mechanisms have evolved. The one constant is that terrorists require funds to sustain their operations, and they will take advantage of every funding source and mechanism they can reach to access finances. This compelling session will discuss various terrorist financing mechanisms and how they have evolved to facilitate terrorist operations. The session will also discuss funding sources and the funding streams terrorists use to sustain their operations.
Learning Objectives:
Lance Sinclair (Siegel Solutions Inc.)
"Having close to a decade in International trading of bullion, diamonds, bitcoin, jet fuel, banking instruments and other exotic and rare assets. I have seen more than my fair share of scams, attempted money laundering by some less than scrupulous individuals. You have to be on your guard all the time and every year they are getting smarter and more funded and prey on the new and inexperienced broker. This course was precisely what I needed. While is some areas it refreshed what I already knew, there was much more up to date material that helped to to understand the current terrorist ecosystem as it applies to the world we live in today. I would love to see a continuation of this topic to assist my colleagues who are engaging with these would be nefarious actors on the global stage every day who are engaging in data point gathering and attempts to violate the Patriot Act. I would highly recommend this course. Well done! Sincerely. M. Lance Sinclair"Lisa Banks (Banks Accounting and Consulting)
"THE EVOLUTION OF TERRORIST FINANCING METHODS was a very informative webinar with an excellent well-informed presenter. The information was relevant from an accounting and citizen perspective. Even the polling questions were good! I will definitely look for other webinars by this presenter!"Kenneth Slaney ()
"I'd love to attend an in person full day session with the presenter. The subject matter was very interesting and Mr. Lormel's presentation skill and style was engaging. . This presentation went much deeper than the AML- BSA type on line learning modules that I have taken."John Lugo (Former IRS Employee)
"Excellent presentation by Mr. Dennis M. Lormel, The Evolution of Terrorist Financing Methods. Today's webinar was very interesting and valuable for our financial capacity knowledge as our professional skills. Thanks! CPAacademy.org and Mrs. Cristine."Carl Meyer (Army Command Judge Advocate)
"This was an amazing course on international and domestic terrorism financing. It held intrigue and ended far too quickly. I could listen to the presenter go on and on for hours with his fascinating stories. Highly recommend!"Cheyenne Burkey (Brandywine Trust)
"This webinar is not related to my field, but I thought it would be interesting. It was a very engaging webinar and I enjoyed learning a lot of new information!"Mark Hopkinson Jr (BNY Mellon)
"Webinar was very informational and up-to-date. Clear examples provided to provide clarify in somewhat often confused concepts. I definitely learned a few things!"Angela Reichert (Wells Fargo)
"The presenter was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of great relative information and presented in a way easily to understand. Well done!!!!"
DML Associates, LLC
President & CEO
dlormel@dmlassocllc.com
(571) 333-0300
Mr. Lormel retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in December 2003, having served 28 years as a Special Agent. During his distinguished career, Mr. Lormel amassed extensive significant case experience as a street agent, supervisor, and senior executive, particularly in complex, document, and labor-intensive financial-related investigative matters. In December 2000, Mr. Lormel was promoted to Chief of the FBI’s Financial Crimes Program.
Immediately following the terrorist attacks of September 2001, Mr. Lormel formulated, established, and directed the FBI’s comprehensive terrorist financing initiative. He developed and implemented a variety of proactive and progressive investigative methodologies. These efforts evolved into forming a formal Section within the FBI’s Counterterrorism Division, known as The Terrorist Financing Operations Section. This multi-agency, multi-disciplined entity attained international recognition as one of the world’s elite operations for tracking, investigating, and disrupting terrorist-related financial activity. For his visionary contributions, Mr. Lormel received numerous commendations and awards from the U.S. Department of Justice and the George H. W. Bush Award for Excellence in Counterterrorism from the Central Intelligence Agency.
Over the last 14 years, Mr. Lormel has served as the founder and President of DML Associates, LLC, where he provides consulting services and training related to terrorist financing, money laundering, fraud, financial crimes, suspicious activity, and due diligence