Aidan Larkin

Aidan Larkin is an Associate Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and the Co-Founder and CEO of Asset Reality, a FinTech startup specializing in the investigation, management, and realization of seized crypto assets. He is a recognized expert in asset recovery, particularly in handling digital and crypto assets, and has extensive experience as a former criminal tax inspector for HM Revenue & Customs. Larkin was the world's first seized cryptocurrency auctioneer and has worked globally to enhance asset recovery practices, including consulting for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and lecturing at the International Anti-Corruption Academy in Vienna.123

In addition to his work with RUSI's Centre for Financial Crime and Security Studies, Larkin has supported international law enforcement efforts, advised governments on asset recovery legislation, and spoken at numerous conferences. He also serves on boards such as the Northern Ireland Fraud Forum and the Sport Changes Life Foundation.134