Meeting/Event Information

The Architecture of Deception

Presented by David Voorhees, CFE, and Nicole Ponziani, CFE

As fraud evolves from simple identity theft to the creation of sophisticated synthetic businesses and shell companies, organizations must shift from "Snapshot KYC" to comprehensive lifecycle monitoring and operational validation. This session provides a deep dive into how fraudulent entities are constructed, maintained, and weaponized in the modern financial landscape.

David and Nicole will break down the mechanics of commercial deception—including "Ghost Ship" analysis and the risks of 4th party vendors—while offering actionable strategies for strengthening Know Your Business (KYB) frameworks. Attendees will gain critical insights into identifying the Ultimate Beneficial Owners (UBOs) behind complex corporate veils and closing the gaps that allow fraudulent trade data to infiltrate legitimate systems.

Event Schedule:

• 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM: Registration & Check-in

• 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Presentation

• 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: Happy Hour & Networking

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with fellow fraud fighters and sharpen your KYB strategies. We look forward to seeing you there!

About the Presenters

Nicole Ponziani

Nicole is a financial crimes executive with extensive experience leading fraud operations, BSA/AML programs and risk mitigation strategies in the fintech and banking sectors. In her current role, she has strengthened enterprise fraud and compliance frameworks, designed robust OFAC and vulnerable population processes, and guided organizations through complex regulatory expectations. Nicole also serves as the President of the Georgia Chapter of the ACFE, where she is committed to advancing the profession and empowering the next generation of fraud fighters. 

David Voorhees

David is an accomplished financial crimes, fraud, and risk leader with 15+ years of experience in law enforcement, public accounting, and corporate roles. He is specializes in B2B, identity, and payments fraud. He has worked cases identifying over $3.4 billion in fraudulent trade data, co-developed a $240 million anti-fraud product, and reduced a potential $5.5 million loss event to under $500,000. As a consultant and forensic accountant, he advises clients on identity fraud, customer due diligence, and risk mitigation.