Chris Janczewski
Head of Global Investigations
Chris Janczewski is the Head of Global Investigations at TRM Labs, where he leads an elite team of investigators from major law enforcement and private sector organizations, including the U.S. Secret Service, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), UK's National Crime Agency, and Federal Police of Brazil.
Prior to joining TRM, Chris had a distinguished 13-year career as a Special Agent with IRS Criminal Investigations (IRS-CI), where he led some of the most significant cryptocurrency investigations in history. His notable achievements include leading the investigation that resulted in the largest seizure in U.S. government history and spearheading the "Welcome to Video" takedown.
Chris was instrumental in establishing an inter-agency cryptocurrency strike force with the Washington, D.C. United States Attorney's Office and has advised policymakers at the highest levels of government on cryptocurrency and cyber issues. His investigative methodologies have been extensively cited in the Department of Justice's "Cryptocurrency Enforcement Framework."
His exceptional work has earned him numerous accolades, including:
- Secretary's Honor Award from the Secretary of the Treasury (2020)
- Chief's Investigative Excellence from IRS-CI (2020)
- Meritorious Service Award from the Secretary of the Treasury (2019)
Chris's expertise is frequently sought after, and he has been featured in various media, including Netflix's documentary "Biggest Heist Ever" about the Bitfinex hack.
