Open-source intelligence (OSINT) refers to the collection, analysis, and use of publicly available data to generate investigative insights. For financial crimes such as money laundering, OSINT offers a way to detect red flags, research illicit networks, and evaluate threat actors linked to financial crimes.

Whether it’s a suspicious property purchase, a proxy director reappearing across shell companies, or a digital trail left by a money mule, public data often holds key clues that traditional financial investigation methods miss.