Darrell C. Tacy
Charlotte
Summary
Twenty-five years of forensic accounting, investigation and documentation of financial crimes and SAR program management. Experience includes conducting complex financial investigations, interviewing witnesses, analysis of financial records, coordinating and executing undercover operations, crafting investigation summaries, and trial preparation / testimony. Demonstrated ability to design / execute diverse investigative strategies, mentor others, collaborate with all relevant partners, and leverage critical thinking and exceptional communication skills for project advancement.
A committed investigative professional with solid background in criminal investigations and evidence collection. Known for thorough case management and achieving impactful results. Exhibits strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Skilled in forensic analysis and interview techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Criminal Investigator Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent
Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations
01.2004 - Current
- Company Overview: IRS Special Agents are the finest financial investigators in the world
- Through tracing and uncovering evidence of Income Tax, Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC and other violations of the United States Criminal Code
- Conducted criminal investigations with an emphasis on forensic accounting tracing and uncovering money laundering and income tax evasion transactions and testifying to the evidence in federal court
- Certified as a Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act expert witness for trial
- Expert level of report writing including search warrant applications, investigation summaries and executive memorandums
- Created new policy and procedures for the Anti-Money Laundering case department
- Developed the plan of action on international undercover investigations
- Conducted presentations at banking conferences focusing on the Bank Secrecy Act, SAR Review Teams, and new money laundering trends
- Member of the Joint Terrorism task force with expert skills in Terror Financing
- As the Suspicious Activity Report Review team manager, I presented topics such as the Bank Secrecy Act, income tax criminal investigative procedure, international tax criminal procedure, money laundering investigative procedure, and criminal seizure procedures
- Identified procedural inefficiencies and errors and implemented solutions resulting in accurate and focused reporting and record keeping
- Developed case management software that included enhancing search and analytical tools to better research Suspicious Activity Reports
- IRS Special Agents are the finest financial investigators in the world
- Through tracing and uncovering evidence of Income Tax, Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, OFAC and other violations of the United States Criminal Code
Internal Fraud Investigator and Investigations Manager
Capital One Financial Corporation
11.2000 - 01.2004
- Conducted corporate internal fraud investigations including embezzlement of corporate funds, credit card fraud, computer fraud, vendor fraud, bribery, and misuse of position
- Investigations resulted in collaborating with executive management to implement new policy and procedures for internal fraud prevention and detection
- Manager and leader of the Capital One Internal Fraud Investigation department
- Responsibilities included managing investigators and analysts, preparing presentations to executive management on investigative findings, and conducting due diligence investigations both domestically and internationally
- Managed and conducted both internal fraud, external fraud, and due diligence investigations
- Including anti-bribery, abuse of position, corporate embezzlement, credit card fraud, and computer intrusion fraud
- Developed the Capital One policies and procedures for internal fraud reporting, terrorist financing, OFAC, and money laundering detection
- Developed the fraud detection system that identified internal fraud, terrorist financing, OFAC/BSA violations, 314(a) and (b) requests, and prepared/reviewed the related Suspicious Activity Reports
- Conducted sensitive interviews of corporate employees and communicating results to management
- Prepared the quarterly Suspicious Activity Reports and filed them with FINCEN
- International experience included partnering with Capital One in the United Kingdom to develop a fraud detection system in the Capital One accounts receivable and accounts payable databases
Education
bachelor’s degree - Economic Crime Investigations, Financial Investigations
Utica College of Syracuse University
01.1998
Skills
- Expert in Interviewing
- Forensic Accounting
- Document Analysis
- Collaborating with Others
- Collaborating with Executives
- OFAC Investigations
- AML Expert Court Witness
- Microsoft Office
- Attention to Detail
- Due Diligence
- Critical Thinking
- Oral Communication
- Problem Solving
- Case Management
- Written Communication
- Expert AML and BSA
Accomplishments
I prosecuted multiple cases by gathering international evidence and partnering with the host country. I also developed policy for the money laundering task force and suspicious activity report detection.
Professional Designation
Certified Fraud Examiner with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Certification
Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Timeline
Criminal Investigator Special Agent and Supervisory Special Agent
Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigations
01.2004 - Current
Internal Fraud Investigator and Investigations Manager
Capital One Financial Corporation
11.2000 - 01.2004
bachelor’s degree - Economic Crime Investigations, Financial Investigations
Utica College of Syracuse University
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