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Timothy D. Lynch

Bristow,VA

Summary

Career FBI Special Agent with a passion for serving others and protecting American citizens. Expert in modern fraud schemes with a wealth of experience running complex investigations, fostering inter-agency collaboration, and leading teams. Motivational leader with outstanding interpersonal skills.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Unit Chief - Cryptocurrency Coordinator

FBI Cyber Division
06.2024 - Current
  • Coordinate and lead the Cryptocurrency Targeting Cell (CTC) composed of U.S. Intelligence Community (USIC) and government agencies combatting illicit use of digital assets focused on National Security Council (NSC) prioritized threats
  • Created the CTC Senior Steering Group (SSG), an oversight board composed of executive USIC leaders setting goals and directing CTC actions
  • Routinely interface with the NSC to brief accomplishments and ensure CTC aggressively addresses NSC priorities

Squad Supervisor - Bank Fraud & Money Laundering

FBI Washington Field Office
03.2020 - 06.2024
  • Supervised multiple complex fraud investigations
  • Created outreach campaign helping citizens better recognize and avoid fraud schemes
  • Led squad to recover millions in fraud funds

Special Agent

FBI Washington Field Office
08.2011 - 03.2020
  • Successfully investigated and prosecuted multiple complex financial crimes cases
  • Gathered evidence and provided extensive testimony leading to trial conviction of a complex fraud subject
  • Led an expansive investigation identifying a complex, multi-million dollar, international criminal conspiracy leading to multiple indictments and convictions

Instructor

FBI Academy
11.2011 - 08.2013
  • Led multiple New Agent classes through defensive tactics and leadership training.

Special Agent

FBI Philadelphia
06.2004 - 11.2011
  • Investigated a wide range of criminal violations to include trial convictions
  • Created and led inter-agency teams on multiple cases

Infantry Officer

United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 10.2003
  • Captain with experience leading Marines and Sailors during combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English

James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
05-1999

Skills

  • Outstanding interpersonal skills
  • Motivational leadership
  • Decision-making
  • Relationship building
  • Problem-solving
  • Clear communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Goal setting

Certification

Certified Fraud Examiner (2016)

Timeline

Unit Chief - Cryptocurrency Coordinator

FBI Cyber Division
06.2024 - Current

Squad Supervisor - Bank Fraud & Money Laundering

FBI Washington Field Office
03.2020 - 06.2024

Instructor

FBI Academy
11.2011 - 08.2013

Special Agent

FBI Washington Field Office
08.2011 - 03.2020

Special Agent

FBI Philadelphia
06.2004 - 11.2011

Infantry Officer

United States Marine Corps
05.1999 - 10.2003

Bachelor of Arts - English

James Madison University
Timothy D. Lynch