In high-net-worth divorce cases, the days of hiding cash in a safety deposit box are over. Today, assets are moved onto the blockchain.
Many spouses believe that because cryptocurrency is "anonymous," it is untraceable. This is false. Unless your spouse is a highly sophisticated cybercriminal, they likely left a digital footprint. At Rollan Forensics, we specialize in finding that footprint.
If you suspect assets are being moved to offshore exchanges, we provide specialized blockchain forensics for Collin County and Plano legal teams to help secure the necessary evidence.
Here are the Top 3 Red Flags we look for when auditing bank statements for discovery:
1. The "Exchange" Transfer
The most common mistake is transferring funds directly from a joint checking account to a crypto exchange. Look for line items on bank statements labeled:
- Coinbase / CB.COM
- Gemini Trust
- Kraken
- MoonPay
- Simplex
Even a small $500 transfer can be the "seed" for a wallet that now holds millions in appreciated assets.
2. Unknown Subscription Services
Sophisticated concealers use VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) and encrypted email services to manage their wallets. If you see recurring charges for:
- ProtonMail
- NordVPN / ExpressVPN
- Ledger / Trezor (Hardware Wallet purchases)
These are strong indicators of a hidden digital life.
We provide the technical clarity for persuassive courtroom testimony.
Add Forensic Intelligence to Your Legal Team3. "Cloud Mining" Expenses
Large, unexplained utility bills (if they are mining at home) or payments to "AWS" (Amazon Web Services) or "Hetzner" often indicate cloud mining operations, where the spouse is generating new crypto coins that never touch a bank account.
"We don't need the wallet address to start. We just need the bank statement. Once we find the 'On-Ramp,' we can trace the rest."
Technical Note: If the spouse claims the wallet file is "corrupted" or "lost," we can often perform a LevelDB Vault Recovery to extract the data directly.
Conclusion
Don't settle for "I don't know." Whether in Dallas, Plano, or Fort Worth, everything leaves a trace. We help DFW attorneys find it.
Partner with us for your next high-net-worth discovery.
What to Do Next
If you see any of these signs, do not confront the spouse immediately. This gives them time to move the assets into a 'Mixer' (a laundering service).
Instead, contact a forensic specialist to preserve the chain of evidence. We can audit the bank statements, confirm the existence of the wallet, and provide your attorney with the technical language needed for a Subpoena.