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SEDA Experts Enhances AML and Fraud Investigations Capabilities with Addition of Colin L. Schmitt
New York, NY, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 'We are delighted to welcome former FBI Special Agent Colin Schmitt to SEDA Experts,' said Peter Selman, Managing Partner of SEDA Experts. 'Colin brings extraordinary investigative experience and a deep understanding of financial crime, which will be of great value to our clients globally.' Colin Schmitt is a seasoned investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) with over 25 years of distinguished experience in federal law enforcement and private investigations. Retired from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Mr. Schmitt served as a Special Agent, Supervisory Special Agent, and Unit Chief, specializing in range of critical national and international investigations, including financial fraud, healthcare fraud, public corruption, civil rights enforcement, and counterterrorism operations. During his FBI tenure, Mr. Schmitt led the Financial Crimes, Public Corruption, and Civil Rights Squad in Riverside, under the Los Angeles Field Office. He established the first Public Corruption Task Force in collaboration with the District Attorney's Offices of San Bernardino and Riverside Counties. Under his leadership, the task force executed the largest cash bribe sting in FBI history—paying a $1.2 million bribe. Mr. Schmitt also directed the logistics support component of the San Bernardino terrorist investigation, coordinating over 900 leads within 20 days and contributing to the successful prosecution of remaining co-conspirators. Before his leadership in Riverside, Mr. Schmitt was stationed at FBI Headquarters within the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Directorate. As Supervisory Special Agent and later Unit Chief of the Operations Unit, he oversaw the national Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Coordinator Program and led multi-agency training exercises in partnership with U.S. intelligence entities. Over his career, he contributed to more than 40 major federal cases involving crimes such as terrorism financing, fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering. He also served in specialized roles including SWAT Operator, Profiler, Informant Coordinator, and Inspector-in-Place. Following his retirement from the FBI, Mr. Schmitt founded Chronos Investigations, where he applies his deep expertise as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) to conduct high-stakes corporate investigations. His private-sector work includes cases involving workers' compensation fraud, embezzlement, sexual assault, hostile workplace complaints, and inventory shrinkage. Mr. Schmitt holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Economics from the University of Missouri – Columbia and an MBA from Northeastern University – Boston. About SEDA Experts LLC SEDA is a leading expert witness firm specializing in financial services. We support international law firms by offering the highest level of expertise across the financial industry and providing access to the most influential financial services industry leaders. We provide superior independent advice, data analytics, valuation, and elite expert reports and testimony services to law firms, regulators, and leading financial institutions. Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
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SEDA Experts Announces Expansion into the Australian Expert Witness Market
SEDA Experts LLC, a leading US-based financial expert witness firm specializing in complex economic, financial, and accounting disputes, is pleased to announce its expansion into Australia. The move is part of the firm's strategic plan to extend its global reach and increase its capacity to deliver top-tier litigation support. New York, NY, May 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SEDA Experts LLC, a leading US-based financial expert witness firm specializing in complex economic, financial, and accounting disputes, is pleased to announce its expansion into Australia. The move is part of the firm's strategic plan to extend its global reach and increase its capacity to deliver top-tier litigation support. Since its inception, SEDA Experts has become a recognized leader in providing sophisticated financial expertise in the U.S and Europe, assisting top law firms and corporations in intricate and high-stakes litigation disputes. The firm's team provides objective, credible, and authoritative expert opinions that make a significant impact in complex litigation. With its expansion, the company aims to provide the same high level of service to its clients in Australia. "SEDA's expansion to Australia will provide clients in the region with unparalleled access to a diverse team of professionals with deep expertise in various financial sectors. We are glad to increase our commitment to Australian clients, whom we are already serving locally and across the globe," said Peter Selman, Managing Partner and Chairman of SEDA Experts. In anticipation of the Australian market's unique requirements, SEDA Experts has recruited Simon Thackray, former Senior Equities Analyst at Jefferies and Citibank, Mark McKendry – former group treasurer at Auswide and senior bond trader at JPMorgan, Quantitative Finance expert Rubin Rajendram; and Tim Davies, former Director of FX Structuring at Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Lloyds Bank. The team will be led locally by John Feeney, an Australia-based former banker. 'The expansion of SEDA into the Australian jurisdiction will bring a broad range of skilled witnesses across many financial products and sectors. We have many Australian experts who can be complemented by the international reach of SEDA. This will bring a local focus with a global reach,' said Mr. Feeney. About SEDA Experts LLC SEDA is a leading expert witness firm specializing in financial services. We support international law firms by offering the highest level of expertise across the financial industry and providing access to the most influential financial services industry leaders. We provide superior independent advice, data analytics, valuation, and elite expert reports and testimony services to law firms, regulators, and leading financial institutions. CONTACT: Name: Damiano Colnago Email: dcolnago@ Job Title: Managing Partner
