Crypto Investigations

Trace the Untraceable

Unlike blockchain tracing tools that stop at wallets, Cobra AI connects crypto trails to real-world identities and banking infrastructure – enabling recovery after the blockchain ends.

The problem

Fraud, hacks, and hidden risks continue to escalate

Traditional investigation tools fall short – they miss critical data patterns, and can’t trace advanced laundering tactics beyond the chain.

The solution

Embedded law enforcement & intelligence access

Cobra AI maintains longstanding working relationships with international law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, regulatory bodies, cybercrime units, and cryptocurrency exchanges.

These trusted channels allow for rapid escalation, coordination, and case adoption to trace, freeze, and reclaim assets across borders. Identify perpetrators, or banks crypto has been laundered into.

Cobra’s crypto investigation tools include…

Wallet Intelligence

Intelligence data linked to wallet addresses can be pivotal to steering investigation strategy.

Phase 1: Wallet Address Lookup

Identify whether a wallet address can be linked to fraud, scams, criminal or suspicious activities that warrant further investigation.

Phase 2: Intelligence Overlay

Expose more detailed intelligence linked to a wallet address. This may include identifying perpetrators and their locations, known associates, money mules, links to specific crimes or wider criminal activities, or banks used to launder stolen crypto.

Locate Perpetrators

Criminals use sophisticated methods to conceal their identities and locations, making it inherently difficult for traditional investigation tools to identify who’s orchestrating a crime.

Cobra AI overcomes this technical challenge

Expose the true identity and location of a perpetrator from KYC data, a crypto wallet address, WhatsApp number, Telegram ID, IP address, or social media profile.

Funds Recovery

Cobra AI’s deep forensic asset tracing resources across both traditional and digital currencies, and banking network intelligence unlock recovery possibilities far past the choke point (exchange).

Evidence-based Crime Files

Data-verified crime files, evidencing how a crime happened, who committed the crime, and the current location of stolen funds, enable investigators to map investigations and recovery strategies with pinpoint accuracy.

Funds Recovery

We work with international legal and law enforcement agencies to freeze and reclaim assets – both on- and off-chain.

The ‘choke point’ in the context of track and trace, relates to the point at which all abilities to view a blockchain transaction on the public ledger stops because it enters the traditional banking system where strict confidentiality of client accounts is observed.

With Cobra AI we are able to see beyond the ‘choke point’, by aggregating data relative to a particular situation to ‘pick out’ intelligence packages in-line with a client’s specific line of enquiry.

Crypto Investigation Process

Cobra AI uncovers critical insights to resolve cryptocurrency crimes effectively.

Step 1

Identify Perpetrators

See beyond KYC data. Expose true/false account or wallet holder identities, locations, and known associates – including mules.

Step 2

Links to Criminality

Link account / wallet holder to fraud, scams, criminality, money laundering or suspicious activities – both on, and off-platform.

Step 3

Asset Location

Trace assets from on-chain wallets all the way to fiat banks, unlocking recovery possibilities far past the chokepoint – bypassing the need for timely/costly lawyers & subpoenas.

Step 4

Recovery Strategy

A tactical, evidence-based blueprint highlighting a recovery probability matrix across asset locations (digital & fiat), legal jurisdictional risks, recovery roadmap, timelines, and actionable steps.

Step 5

Funds Recovery

Coordinate with jurisdictional legal and law enforcement agencies to initiate freeze-and-recover processes. Activate regulatory partners and secure law enforcement traction.

Step 6

Client Benefits

Access to institutional levers unavailable to traditional investigation and legal firms. A single point of command for legal, technical, and strategic execution across jurisdictions.

Trace Stolen Crypto to Banks

Criminals often ‘launder’ stolen crypto through first, second and often third tier bank accounts very quickly, leaving the original account depleted of funds.

The client is then faced with repeating the subpoena process time and time again, increasing costs in an often vain attempt to catch up with funds movement. Cobra AI will track down the final account(s) stolen funds were withdrawn into.

Protect Your Organisation

Uncovering crypto crime isn’t just about recovery, it’s about protecting your reputation, your clients, and your license in an increasingly complex digital frontier.

  • Reputational Risk

    Institutions can’t afford to be associated with fraud, laundering, or illicit finance. A single high-profile scandal involving crypto can erode trust with clients, regulators, and partners.

  • Exposure to Stolen or Tainted Assets

    Institutions may unknowingly hold or process crypto linked to scams or hacks. Without proper investigation tools, they risk being complicit — legally or reputationally.

  • Regulatory Scrutiny

    Global regulators are stepping up enforcement. Firms must demonstrate proactive efforts to detect, investigate, and report suspicious activity. Failure can lead to fines, license suspension, or criminal liability.

  • Financial Losses

    Crypto crimes often involve complex laundering tactics across wallets and jurisdictions. Without the ability to trace and recover funds, losses remain permanent and significant.

  • Gaps in Forensic Capabilities

    Most internal compliance or fraud teams lack deep blockchain forensic skills. Institutions need expert support to investigate wallet flows, de-anonymize scammers, and act on intelligence.

  • Cross-Jurisdictional Challenges

    Crypto crime doesn’t respect borders. Institutions often need global investigative reach to coordinate with exchanges, law enforcement, and regulators across multiple countries.

  • Increased Sophistication of Scams

    From deepfake impersonations to DeFi rug pulls, crypto scams are evolving fast. Institutions must stay ahead or risk being exploited, especially if serving HNW or family office clients.

  • Client Protection & Duty of Care

    Private banks and wealth managers must protect their clients’ assets — including digital ones. Investigations help them act when clients are defrauded, even if the crime occurred outside their systems.

  • Insurance and Legal Recovery Support

    Investigative reports with blockchain evidence strengthen the institution’s legal position in claims, insurance recoveries, or disputes – and to support wider law enforcement actions.

  • Due Diligence in M&A and Partnerships

    When investing in or partnering with crypto-related entities, institutions need deep investigations into wallet history, counterparties, and potential exposure to crime or sanctions.

Follow the Wallets. Find the Criminals. Recover the Funds.

Built for institutions, and serious players in crypto and finance, Cobra AI delivers investigative solutions other tools can’t match.

The missing piece in the crypto investigation jigsaw

Cobra AI is your key to understanding the true schematics of a cryptocurrency crime, assessing investigation risk, and developing precise asset recovery strategies.

Let’s Talk!

Whether it’s crypto fraud, hacked wallets, cross-border laundering, or account holder risk, we’ve seen it, solved it, and stopped it.

Get in touch today, and we’ll show you the power of Cobra investigations.

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