Binance names ex-US Treasury investigator as new anti-money laundering officer

Global cryptocurrency exchange Binance has appointed Greg Monahan, a former financial crime investigator, as the company’s new global money laundering reporting officer.

Experience:

• Prior to joining Binance, Monahan served as a criminal investigator at the US Treasury and has nearly 30 years of experience in government services.
• In his previous role, Monahan was responsible for investigations into tax fraud, money laundering, and other related financial crime investigations. He has also led international investigations, taking down cybercriminals, nation-state actors, and terrorist organizations.

More details:

• In his new role, Monahan said he will focus on expanding Binance’s international anti-money laundering and investigation programs as well as strengthening the company’s relations with regulatory and law enforcement bodies.
• He succeeds Karen Leong, who will remain as the company’s director of compliance.