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David Lüdtke

David is a certified crypto forensic expert with an M.Sc. in IT forensics from the Horst Görtz Institute at Ruhr University Bochum. He analyzes complex blockchain transactions, traces obfuscated crypto payment flows across hundreds of wallets and multiple chains, and creates court-admissible forensic reports for lawyers, prosecutors, and courts.

Training

Graduation 2020

M.Sc. IT Forensics

Ruhr University Bochum · Horst Görtz Institute for IT Security

Main areas of activity

  • Blockchain analysis (Bitcoin, Ethereum, EVM chains, UTXO protocols)
  • OSINT Investigations – Open Source Intelligence
  • Crypto fraud & investment scams – tracing stolen assets
  • Transaction tracking and wallet identification
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Money Laundering Detection
  • Expert reports for public prosecutors and courts
  • Proof of origin of funds for crypto holdings

Professional experience

since its founding

CEO & Crypto Forensic Expert

Financial Forensics GmbH · Crypto Investigation

Adonel IT GmbH
Siemens AG

Direct contact

Free initial assessment

Contributions by David Lüdtke

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OSINT in fraud cases: Why false names no longer protect perpetrators

False names, shell companies, and virtual addresses no longer mean that fraudsters remain undetected. Professional OSINT investigations combine publicly available information with blockchain forensics and technical analysis to uncover criminal networks. Learn how open source intelligence helps lawyers, businesses, and law enforcement agencies solve fraud cases.

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Forensic analysis of an arbitrum swap: Methodology & Practice
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Forensic analysis of an arbitrum swap: Professionally reconstructing wallet, bridge, and token flows

Cross-chain operations on Arbitrum are forensically challenging: sequencer logic, delayed inbox, and router and gateway architecture require a clear methodological separation of verifiable on-chain facts and interpretation. We present a reproducible investigation framework for the professional analysis of Arbitrum swaps—as a basis for court-admissible reports.

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