In Episode 131 of Fraud Talk, Tyler Hatcher, Special Agent in Charge of the Los Angeles field office of the Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation division, joins ACFE Communications Manager John Duffley. Tyler reflects on the IRS-CI division's growth during his 21 years, the process behind evaluating allegations and pursuing criminal cases, growi ... Show More
Aug 7
Examining Interpol's Operation First Light 2026 - Mason Wilder and Jason Zirkle - Episode 169
In this episode of Fraud Talk, ACFE Research Director Mason Wilder, CFE, and Training Director Jason Zirkle, CFE, join the show to examine the results of Interpol's Operation First Light 2026, a global enforcement effort involving 97 countries that led to thousands of arrests, th ... Show More
43m 24s
Jul 2025
Spotting Red Flags: A Tax Fraud Investigation Insight
In this episode of the Finance and Accounting Show, we dive into a real-world tax fraud case involving Steven T. Mellinger III, who conducted a $106 million fraud scheme over nearly a decade. Learn how the IRS uncovered this massive scam, the mistakes that were made, and the key ... Show More
6m 14s
Jul 2025
Tax Tea: How the IRS Cracked a Dark Web Fentanyl and Crypto Money Laundering Ring
Welcome to the Finance and Accounting Show! In the first episode of our weekly 'Tax Tea', we delve into an official IRS press release detailing a dark web drug case involving fentanyl, cryptocurrency, and money laundering. Discover how the IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) unit ... Show More
16m 40s
Apr 2023
S1E5 - Harry Shurek | The Crypto Accountant
On this episode of From Niche to Necessity: Tax & Accounting for Web3 and Digital Assets, Taylor Zork invites guest Harry Shurek, owner of The Crypto Accountant, to share how he entered the crypto industry. They discuss the shortage of accountants with specialized knowledge in bo ... Show More
31m 39s