The Data Sleuth Podcast

The Data Sleuth Podcast


101. Crypto Fraud with Brett Johnson, CPA, CFE, CFF, CFI

November 04, 2025

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

 

In today’s episode we discuss crypto fraud with Brett Johnson, CPA, CFE, CFF. In this episode, Justin and Brett discuss:

·      How are crypto assets stolen?

·      Possibly (hopefully) the first time the word “fart” has been used on this podcast.

·      The investigative approach to tracing cryptocurrency.

 

GUEST BIO

Brett is a partner within Eide Bailly’s Fraud and Forensic Advisory Department. Brett has provided fraud detection, investigation, and prevention consulting services for more than 20 years. He has extensive experience tracing, documenting, and identifying employee fraud schemes in all industries, and has provided expert testimony in federal, state and tribal court systems. Brett also serves as an internal control consultant to help strengthen controls over assets. Additionally, he leads Eide Bailly’s cryptocurrency tracing investigations and blockchain forensic services. He has provided training on fraud investigative methods to dozens of organizations and associations across the country.

 

Email: bjohnson@eidebailly.com

LinkedIn: Brett A. Johnson



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