Case studies
How complex matters are structured—not sensational headlines
Published case studies will explain methodology and lessons learned. Until then, use the illustrative framework below to understand how we organize analysis.
Publication status
No client case studies are published yet. When they are, they will omit identifying details unless explicitly authorized, and will never state guaranteed recovery or unverified dollar outcomes.
Illustrative framework (not a real case)
The following numbered outline shows how a hypothetical multi-platform investment fraud matter could be decomposed for investigation. Names, amounts, and results are not drawn from an actual client file.
- A
Intake framing
Document claimed platform brands, deposit methods, and the victim’s last confirmed withdrawal attempt versus balance shown on a fake dashboard.
- B
On-chain deposit mapping
Identify outbound transfers from the victim’s wallets to addresses later seen crediting centralized exchange hot wallets or nested services.
- C
Cross-chain hops
Flag bridge transactions or swaps into privacy-heavy assets that reduce attribution confidence and extend timelines.
- D
OSINT on infrastructure
Correlate app bundle IDs, domains, and support chat handles with prior fraud clusters documented in open sources.
- E
Institutional touchpoints
List exchanges or payment processors where labeled deposits may support voluntary information requests through proper legal channels.
- F
Options memo
Summarize feasible civil, regulatory, or law-enforcement pathways with explicit uncertainty—recovery remains possible but never assured.