Meet Christopher Nieves

Executive Recruiter

 

Christopher Nieves is a former NYPD Detective and financial crimes investigator with over a decade of law enforcement experience focused on complex fraud, cryptocurrency-related crime, and organized financial schemes. Most recently, he served on the NYPD Financial Crimes Task Force, where he led large-scale investigations involving “pig-butchering” crypto fraud, identity theft, bank fraud, ATM skimming, and organized retail theft rings.

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Throughout his career, Christopher directed multi-jurisdictional investigations that included wiretaps, surveillance, undercover operations, and asset seizures. His work resulted in the successful freezing and recovery of funds for victims, as well as the dismantling of sophisticated criminal networks operating across jurisdictions and financial systems.

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He brings deep technical expertise in blockchain analysis, cryptocurrency tracing, and financial intelligence platforms, including Chainalysis, TRM Labs, FINCEN, and PLX. Christopher holds multiple certifications in cryptocurrency investigations and is a court-certified expert in credit card fraud.

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Today, Christopher applies this background at the intersection of banking, technology, and financial crime. His investigative experience provides him with a unique perspective on risk, compliance, controls, and decision-making within financial institutions. He understands how fraud manifests operationally, how financial systems are exploited, and the level of judgment, discipline, and technical competence required to protect institutions and their clients.

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This foundation allows Christopher to partner effectively with banks and financial organizations, particularly in identifying, evaluating, and advising talent aligned with regulatory expectations, risk management priorities, and the evolving threats facing modern financial services.