Enforcing the Law Beyond Borders: Why Compliance Matters in Asset Recovery

By Jessica Brooks, Chief Legal Officer at SIRAC

In today’s global financial landscape, fraud moves faster than legislation. Money is wired across borders in seconds, hidden in shell companies, converted into crypto, or disguised through complex ownership structures. That’s why, at SIRAC, our mission is not just to recover stolen assets—but to do so within the strictest legal frameworks, wherever those assets are found.

As Chief Legal Officer at SIRAC, my job is to ensure every recovery is legally bulletproof—from initial engagement to final disbursement.

Why Legal Compliance Is Non-Negotiable

Recovery work without proper legal grounding is like building a bridge on sand. You may cross it once, but it won’t hold under pressure. We operate in jurisdictions that demand full KYC, AML, and data protection compliance, especially when financial institutions or court filings are involved.

This is not just a matter of principle—it’s a matter of client safety. If a recovery is mishandled, not only can funds be lost again, but clients may unknowingly be exposed to legal consequences.

A Case That Defined My Career

While I’m bound by non-disclosure agreements and national security protocols, I can speak broadly about one of the most challenging—and rewarding—cases of my career.

It involved a multi-national fraud ring targeting investors across Europe and North America. The perpetrators used advanced identity cloaking, decentralized assets, and jurisdictional loopholes to siphon millions in digital and fiat currencies. Our team was brought in after traditional channels failed.

My role was to navigate the international legal matrix—collaborating with enforcement agencies, securing freezing orders across multiple jurisdictions, and drafting legal submissions that would pass scrutiny in both common law and civil law systems.

After 14 months of intensive legal coordination, court appearances, and diplomatic backchanneling, we secured recovery of over $38 million for affected clients. More importantly, we did so in a manner that upheld every legal standard—ensuring the funds were not only recovered, but lawfully retained.

Our Promise at SIRAC

Every recovery case we accept must meet three criteria:

1. The assets must be traceable.

2. The claim must be verifiable.

3. The recovery path must be legally defensible.

This final point is where I come in. My team vets all documents, manages legal authorizations like Power of Attorney, and liaises with legal counsel globally to remove barriers to recovery.

At SIRAC, we believe in doing things the right way—because cutting legal corners may feel fast, but it rarely leads to a lasting win. If you’ve been affected by fraud and are ready to pursue justice, we’re ready to guide you—securely, ethically, and across borders. “True recovery isn’t just about getting the money back—it's about doing so in a way that stands up in every court, on every continent, under every law. That’s what protects our clients. That’s what justice looks like.”

– Jessica Brooks, Chief Legal Officer at SIRAC