David Tyree

David Tyree is a 25-year veteran of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and a recognized expert in financial crime investigations, anti-money laundering, and asset forfeiture. Throughout his career, he led high-impact cases resulting in over $80 million in seized criminal assets tied to drug trafficking, human trafficking, and transnational organized crime.

Now serving as Senior Advisor for Financial Crime Detection and Anti-Money Laundering at Valid8 Financial, David helps law enforcement agencies understand how to use technology to convert complex financial data, spanning from bank statements to Bitcoin, into clear, courtroom-ready narratives. He is certified by the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) and has held investigative posts across the U.S. and abroad, including in Portugal and Cape Verde.