Frequently Asked Questions

Digital forensics is the systematic preservation, collection, analysis, and presentation of electronic evidence (computers, phones, cloud services, blockchain data, etc.). It is essential when you need reliable, court‑admissible proof of what happened, who was involved, and how assets moved.

Lightyear Forensics follow internationally recognised standards (ISO 27037, ACPO, NIST 800‑101) and maintain a strict chain‑of‑custody log. All work is documented in a forensic report that can be cross‑examined by legal counsel.

Work will start once payment has been received on the invoice for the matter. Lightyear Forensics request our clients supply the relevant evidence within 10 business days once an invoice has been paid.

All data is stored on encrypted, access‑controlled servers that meets ISO 27001. Only authorised forensic analysts handle your files, and all communications are encrypted (TLS 1.3).

Yes. Using a combination of blockchain analytics tools, OSINT and on‑chain transaction clustering methods, Lightyear Forensics can identify the flow of funds, flag mixing services, and locate wallet addresses that may be under the control of a suspect.

Yes, Lightyear Forensics applies complex trading and market‑analysis metrics to determine the amount of crypto held, accounting for splits, forks, and token swaps.

Yes, Lightyear Forensics conducts comprehensive due diligence on cryptocurrency investments, including smart contract audits, team background checks, and market analysis to assess the legitimacy and risk of investments.

Yes, Lightyear Forensics provides expert witness services in court proceedings and legal disputes involving digital assets and cryptocurrency.

We trace any wallet activity on the blockchain and deliver a court‑ready report that shows the exact balances at the relevant date.

All work is performed under a court order or written consent, stored in an ISO‑27001‑certified environment.

We match the trustee‑provided evidence to the public blockchain, capture the balance snapshot on the reporting date, and embed that evidence in a compliance‑ready report.

Lightyear Forensics matches on‑chain transactions; we can identify any transfer that was not approved by the trustee and document it for ASIC/ATO review.

We provide data extracts, transaction ledgers and a concise methodology summary that can be inserted directly into audit work‑papers.

Yes. Our senior analysts are qualified forensic experts and can give clear testimony on how evidence was collected, what it shows and any limitations. We also provide a court‑ready report that meets ASIC and ATO standards.

Lightyear Forensics preserve the transaction hash, timestamp, and the flow of funds, then combine it with any available exchange or KYC data to produce a court‑acceptable trace.

Lightyear Forensics applies complex trading and market analysis metrics and certifies the calculation in a formal valuation report.

Direct recovery isn’t possible, but Lightyear Forensics can track and trace the funds.. Any person, entity or business claiming it can recover your funds after being subject to a scam is itself a recovery scam.

Lightyear Forensics perform address clustering and follow the transaction graph based on the financially agreed forensic accounting methodology to an appropriate exit out of the mixer or tumbler service.