Erin West

Founder, Operation Shamrock

Erin West is a globally recognized speaker and educator specializing in transnational organized crime, with a focus on cryptocurrency-related investigations and prosecutions. After 26 years as a Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, California—eight with the REACT High-Tech Task Force—Erin became known for leading SIM-swap arrests and major crypto recoveries. <br></br> Erin founded the Crypto Coalition, a global network of nearly 2,000 law enforcement agents, and launched Operation Shamrock, a non-profit uniting law enforcement, industry, and international partners against crime networks based in Southeast Asia. <br></br>Erin’s leadership and passion for justice continue to drive global efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises and protect communities.