Sergeant Danielle Brock | VPD
Day 2 – Tracking the Untraceable: A Global Manhunt Powered by Cryptocurrency Intelligence
Sgt. Brock led a complex, high-profile international investigation spanning 14 countries, culminating in the capture and repatriation of Canada’s third most wanted criminal. This case exemplifies the power of advanced cryptocurrency tracing techniques and their growing relevance in modern criminal investigations.
The operation showcases not only the technical skill required to trace illicit funds across decentralized platforms, but also the critical importance of coordinated efforts between global law enforcement agencies and private sector partners. Through strategic intelligence-sharing, cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and the application of cutting-edge blockchain analytics, investigators were able to dismantle a sophisticated criminal network and bring a high-value target to justice.
This session will walk attendees through key operational milestones, investigative strategies, and lessons learned — offering an inside look at how technology, teamwork, and tenacity converged to close a case of international significance.
Sergeant Danielle Brock
Vancouver Police Department
Danielle joined the Vancouver Police Department in 2012 after earning her degree from the University of the Fraser Valley. Over her career, she has held various roles, including working as a guard in the Vancouver Jail, District 4, BET, the Criminal Intelligence Unit, and the FIFA World Cup Intelligence Unit.
A notable highlight of Danielle’s career was leading a comprehensive 2.5-year investigation that successfully tracked and arrested a wanted fugitive across eight countries. She also spearheaded a project focused on a far-right neo-Nazi group, which culminated in an investigation by Public Safety Canada to classify the group as a listed terrorist organization.