Andy Tennant is a highly respected lead financial investigator who serves as an expert for the National Crime Agency. Recognised internationally for his expertise in money laundering and cryptocurrency, Andy plays a significant role as a member of the UK Proceeds of Crime Lawyer’s Association. His career is marked by substantial experience in training, mentoring, and investigating financial crime, and he has contributed to numerous international projects for organisations such as Europol, Interpol, the NCA, and various donors. Andy has been instrumental in developing and leading joint investigation teams and projects that combat illicit financial flows and focus on asset recovery worldwide. 

Andy designed and delivered both initial and advanced training programs, and he has mentored analysts, investigators, and prosecutors. His specialization in cryptocurrencies has been furthered by his work with the RSS, where he developed regional training programs during his time in Barbados. He expanded his international impact by managing a joint investigation team based in Bermuda, targeting global fraud. Andy holds a position on the board of the AMLFC in Miami and provides expert testimony on a global scale. 

The training programs Andy developed, which have received awards, are adopted globally in areas such as money laundering, fraud, asset recovery, human trafficking, cybercrime, cryptocurrency, and artificial intelligence. For the past five years, he has led the UK’s cryptocurrency storage and realization solution, overseeing the management of substantial sums recovered from criminal activities. Andy serves as a Director in GentiumUK Limited, a Director and MLRO for ComplyCrypto Depository Limited, an FCA-regulated VASP. He is a key partner and trainer for Chainalysis and is recognised as an accomplished court expert in cryptocurrency.