International Investigations · Intelligence · Education

Andrew T. Kessler, M.S.

Experience Beyond Borders.

Former INTERPOL intelligence analyst and U.S. Department of Justice professional bringing firsthand experience in international investigations, financial crime, and intelligence analysis to university classrooms, professional conferences, and media conversations.

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International Investigations

Experience in transnational crime, financial investigations, and intelligence analysis across international jurisdictions.

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Speaking & Academic Engagements

Guest lectures, educational presentations, and professional discussions connecting academic theory with real-world experience.

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Media Commentary

Perspective on international investigations, financial crime, intelligence, and evolving global security challenges.

Media Inquiries
International Speaking & Academic Engagements

Real-World Experience.
Global Conversations.

From diplomatic engagements in Abu Dhabi to university audiences in Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Andrew T. Kessler brings practical perspectives on international investigations, intelligence analysis, financial crime, and emerging digital threats.

Featured International Engagement

U.S. Embassy
Abu Dhabi

An international speaking engagement at the United States Embassy in Abu Dhabi, drawing on experience in intelligence analysis, cross-border investigations, and financial crime to contribute practical perspectives to international dialogue.

Abu Dhabi · United Arab Emirates
Illustrative scene of Andrew T. Kessler presenting a university lecture about romance scams and investment fraud
University Speaking Engagement

Tel Aviv University

An academic discussion examining romance scams, cryptocurrency investment fraud, and pig-butchering schemes, including how criminal networks exploit personal trust, online relationships, and international financial systems to target victims.

Tel Aviv · Israel Romance Scams Investment Fraud
Illustrative academic lecture scene on online fraud at the University of Sharjah
Academic Engagement

University of Sharjah

Engaging an academic audience in the United Arab Emirates on online fraud, digital scams, emerging cyber-enabled threats, and the practical challenges of investigating financial crime.

Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
Illustrative classroom scene focused on Arabic-language learning and cross-cultural communication
Language & Cross-Cultural Education

Connecting Across Cultures

Language learning and cultural awareness helps bridge international communities. My Arabic course illustrates the value of communication, cultural understanding, and global perspectives for those seeking a connection to the Arab world.

Language · Education · Global Communication
Speaking & Training Topics

Conversations That Matter.

Presentations and discussions can be adapted for universities, conferences, professional associations, and institutional audiences.

✓ Romance Scams & Investment Fraud
✓ Cryptocurrency & Pig-Butchering Schemes
✓ OSINT & Intelligence Analysis
✓ Cybercrime & Digital Threats
✓ International Investigations & Cooperation
✓ Careers in Intelligence & Criminology
Speaking · Academia · Media

Bring an International Perspective to Your Audience.

Invite Andrew for a university guest lecture, professional conference, institutional briefing, or media conversation. Topics and presentation formats can be tailored to your audience.

Professional Background

International Experience. Practical Perspective.

A professional background spanning international intelligence analysis, U.S. federal government service, and private-sector investigations, informing a practical approach to criminology, financial crime, and international cooperation.

Current

International Investigations

Director of International Investigations | The Kron Law Firm

Work involving international investigative matters, client communications, case intake, and coordination with legal professionals on complex cross-border issues.

2009 – 2011

U.S. Department of Justice

Security Analyst | Criminal Division

Federal government experience within the U.S. Department of Justice's Criminal Division, contributing to a professional foundation in security, analytical work, and institutional processes.

2006 – 2009

INTERPOL

Intelligence Analyst

Intelligence analysis involving international law enforcement coordination, financial crime, fraud-related matters, and communication across agencies and jurisdictions.

International Speaking • UAE • Israel • Hong Kong

Global speaking on cybercrime, fraud & international investigations.

Andrew T. Kessler delivers international presentations and professional briefings on transnational fraud, cyber-enabled crime, intelligence analysis, and the importance of cross-border cooperation.

United Arab Emirates Dubai and Abu Dhabi speaking focus for financial crime, fraud, compliance, and security audiences.
Israel Cyber threat intelligence, OSINT, digital investigations, and intelligence-led security topics.
Hong Kong Prior professional engagement delivered to law enforcement and legal professionals on transnational fraud.
Background Former INTERPOL Intelligence Professional
International Hong Kong Professional Engagement
Regional Focus Dubai, Abu Dhabi & Israel
Subject Matter Fraud, Cybercrime & Global Investigations
Featured Engagement

Hong Kong — Transnational Fraud & Cooperation

Proven International Experience

Professional fraud briefing delivered to law enforcement and legal audiences.

Andrew delivered an international professional engagement in Hong Kong at a Marriott-hosted setting for law enforcement and legal professionals, focused on the importance of liaison, cooperation, and coordinated response in transnational and international fraud matters.

This experience reflects the central theme of Andrew’s international speaking platform: modern financial crime crosses borders, and effective response requires communication, trust, coordination, and intelligence-led cooperation.

Audience: Law enforcement and legal professionals.
Topic: Liaison, cooperation, and transnational fraud response.
Relevance: Directly aligned with UAE, Israel, Asia, and international financial crime audiences.
United Arab Emirates

Strategic speaking and training for Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

The United Arab Emirates is a global center for finance, business, and international investment. Andrew’s speaking platform is tailored for UAE-based audiences focused on financial crime prevention, regulatory awareness, fraud risk, and cross-border investigative cooperation.

Dubai

High-level presentations focused on financial crime, crypto fraud, global business risk, and cross-border investigations — ideal for conferences, business forums, and private sector audiences.

Abu Dhabi

Institutional-focused engagements for legal, compliance, government, and financial organizations emphasizing regulatory awareness, fraud prevention, and intelligence-led analysis.

Audience Types Universities, financial institutions, compliance teams, legal professionals, and government entities.
Key Topics Financial fraud, cybercrime, crypto risk, investigative strategy, and international cooperation.
Engagement Formats Keynotes, workshops, training sessions, guest lectures, and executive briefings.
Positioning Bridging global investigative experience with real-world application for UAE-based institutions.
Israel Focus

Cybercrime, intelligence, and digital investigations for advanced security audiences.

Israel is internationally recognized for cybersecurity, intelligence, technology, and innovation. Andrew’s Israel-focused speaking platform is designed for organizations, universities, conferences, and professional groups interested in cyber-enabled crime, OSINT, intelligence analysis, and digital fraud investigations.

These engagements are especially relevant for audiences working at the intersection of cybersecurity, criminology, law, financial crime, and global threat response.

Relevant Topics for Israel-Based Audiences

  • Cyber threat intelligence and the evolution of cyber-enabled fraud.
  • OSINT methods for investigative research and criminal pattern recognition.
  • Digital asset scams, cryptocurrency fraud, and online victim targeting.
  • Intelligence-led case strategy for complex cross-border investigations.
  • International cooperation between legal, security, and investigative professionals.
International Speaking Topics

Built for cross-border audiences and global institutions.

Andrew’s international sessions are designed for universities, conferences, legal professionals, compliance teams, law enforcement groups, business leaders, and institutions dealing with the realities of fraud, cybercrime, and global investigations.

Topic 01

Transnational Fraud & Global Cooperation

How fraud schemes cross borders, why cooperation matters, and how institutions can better understand international investigative challenges.

Topic 02

Cryptocurrency Fraud & Digital Asset Scams

A practical look at how crypto fraud schemes operate, how victims are targeted, and why these scams are increasingly international.

Topic 03

Cybercrime & Emerging Digital Threats

Understanding online criminal networks, cyber-enabled fraud, social engineering, and the evolution of digital threat actors.

Topic 04

OSINT & Intelligence Analysis

How open-source intelligence supports investigations, threat assessment, pattern recognition, and strategic decision-making.

Topic 05

International Investigations & Case Strategy

How complex investigations develop across jurisdictions, including coordination, evidence organization, and investigative planning.

Topic 06

Financial Crime in Global Markets

The relationship between financial hubs, investment fraud, compliance risk, digital payments, and cross-border criminal activity.

Book an International Engagement

Bring global investigative insight to your institution, conference, or organization.

Andrew is available for international speaking engagements, university lectures, professional seminars, private training programs, and conference presentations focused on cybercrime, financial fraud, intelligence analysis, and cross-border investigations.

Direct International Contact

Andrew Kessler WhatsApp QR Code

For UAE, Israel, Hong Kong, and international inquiries, use WhatsApp or email directly.

andykesslerny@gmail.com 917-909-9301 WhatsApp Andrew