AFC in Practice: Using Technology to Detect and Disrupt Money Mule Networks

Alison K. Jimenez is President of Dynamic Securities Analytics, Inc. where she utilizes her extensive background in the financial industry to consult and provide expert witness testimony on complex matters involving financial crime, fraud, and Anti-Money Laundering (‘AML’). Ms. Jimenez’s expertise in illicit finance has been sought out by federal and international agencies including DOJ, DOD, DHS, and the United Nations.

Ms. Jimenez has been retained as a testifying expert in federal and state courts, domestic and international arbitration, and criminal and regulatory enforcement actions on a variety of financial crime issues including corruption, business email compromise, cryptocurrency scams, and Ponzi schemes.

Alison has published original research on financial crime topics including cryptocurrency crime, human smuggling, and Suspicious Activity Reports. The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, American Banker, and government agencies have cited Alison’s research.

Ms. Jimenez frequently presents on AML and fraud issues at national and international conferences including at Interpol, the World Bank, and the North American Securities Administrators Association. In addition, Alison testified before the House Financial Services subcommittee on Digital Assets on the use of cryptocurrency in illicit activity.

Alison serves on the Irregular Warfare Center- Defense of the Homeland and Counter Threat Finance working groups and previously served as a member of U.S. Special Operations Command- Working Group on Counter Threat Finance. Alison also serves on the Fraudulent Virtual Assets Services working group of the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime. Ms. Jimenez previously served on the Education and Examination Task Forces for the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS).

Prior to this role, Alison worked at a large financial services firm and was a securities regulator. Ms. Jimenez holds a master’s degree in economics and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.

Lou DeTitto is a recognized expert in identifying and investigating sophisticated organized crime networks, money laundering schemes, and financial fraud, having over 18 years of experience in federal law enforcement and financial institutions. Lou was most recently Senior Vice President over Bank of America’s Financial Crime Analytics, where he focused on proactively detecting, reporting and tracking organized crime activity through complex analytics techniques. Prior to his tenure at Bank of America, Lou spent over 12 years as a Special Agent with the U.S. Department of Justice, where he employed intelligence-led policing techniques to dismantle violent domestic and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs) involved in complex narcotics, weapons trafficking, and money laundering schemes.

Justin Herring is a partner in Mayer Brown's New York office and a member of the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy, Financial Services & Regulatory Enforcement and Global Investigations & White Collar Defense practices. Prior to joining Mayer Brown he was Executive Deputy Superintendent of the Cybersecurity Division at the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS). Justin provides comprehensive representation and counseling on sophisticated cybersecurity matters, including global incident response, enforcement actions and related litigation, cyber monitorships and regulatory compliance. He also advises companies in the crypto and fintech sectors.

Mr. Tobon is a highly respected AML (Anti-Money Laundering) strategist, financial crimes expert, and charismatic event speaker. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Tobon has dedicated his career to investigating and dismantling intricate criminal enterprises. In 2025, he concluded his distinguished federal service as Assistant Director for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). In this executive leadership role, he spearheaded HSI’s worldwide strategy focused on countering Transnational Organized Crime. Mr. Tobon is widely recognized for his expertise in AML and financial crime, frequently providing analytical insights to both national and international media outlets.

Mr. Tobon is also known for his exceptional ability to develop strategic initiatives targeting unknown or poorly understood threats. His forward-thinking approach allows him to identify and address emerging challenges effectively. Mr. Tobon consistently bridges gaps, aligns goals and creates innovative solutions that drive impactful results. His strategic approach ensures that all stakeholders are aligned in achieving common objectives, fostering trust and open communication throughout the process.

Through his collaborative approach, Mr. Tobon has been instrumental in shaping international AML policy through his work as part of U.S. delegations to multi-national bodies, such as the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), serving as Senior Advisor to FinCEN, and regularly sharing his expertise at global conferences and training sessions.

Mr. Tobon continues to play an active role in combatting financial crime through his work as a consultant and as an Adjunct Professor at Florida International University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where he teaches on Global Financial Crimes. He holds a Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the City University of New York (CUNY), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, is a Certified Professional Coach, and is a native Spanish speaker.