Jeremi Blankley

Jeremi D. Blankley brings over 27 years of distinguished federal law enforcement and investigative leadership to Nexus Carolinas as a Senior Consultant. With an active Top Secret/Sensitive/Compartmentalized Information security clearance and specialized certifications in anti-money laundering and cryptocurrency investigations, Jeremi offers unparalleled expertise in threat assessment, financial crime investigations, and organizational risk management for law enforcement agencies and government entities.

Leadership Excellence

Throughout his extensive career with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Jeremi demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities, culminating in his role as Acting Assistant Special Agent in Charge and Resident Agent in Charge. In this capacity, he supervised operations across five offices spanning North Carolina and South Carolina, directing more than 182 Special Agents, Task Force Officers, and administrative personnel. His strategic leadership drove remarkable results, achieving a 300% increase in prosecutions, asset forfeitures, and the dismantlement of criminal organizations within a two-year period.

As National Program Manager for HSI's Tactical Emergency Medical Service Program and Rapid Response Team, Jeremi managed multi-million-dollar budgets and developed DHS-wide policies for critical emergency response protocols. His innovative approach to team building and cross-jurisdictional coordination has consistently delivered exceptional outcomes in high-stakes environments.

Investigative Expertise

Jeremi's investigative acumen spans complex financial crimes, cybercrime, and transnational criminal operations. He pioneered the first successful cryptocurrency laundering prosecution in the Western District of North Carolina and has led groundbreaking investigations into money laundering, terrorist financing, human trafficking, and sanctions violations. His work includes identifying and disrupting an Al Qaeda financial network and establishing a 12-agency task force at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport that achieved annual seizures of $3-4 million in illicit assets.

His specialized expertise encompasses anti-money laundering compliance, Bank Secrecy Act and Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations, cryptocurrency and blockchain analysis, and cyber-enabled fraud investigations. As a recognized Subject Matter Expert, Jeremi has served as a keynote speaker for HSI's Cornerstone Program and maintains active involvement with the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) Carolinas Chapter and previously served as their Law Enforcement Liaison.

Education and Certifications

Jeremi holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Appalachian State University and maintains an impressive array of professional certifications including Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), TRM-CI (Crypto Certified Investigator), and specialized certifications in surveillance operations, tactical emergency medicine, and undercover asset protection. His commitment to continuous learning and professional development reflects his dedication to staying at the forefront of evolving threats and investigative techniques.

Consulting Focus

At Nexus Carolinas, Jeremi applies his extensive operational experience and strategic insight to help law enforcement agencies and government organizations enhance their investigative capabilities, develop risk-based compliance programs, and strengthen their response to emerging threats. His unique combination of hands-on investigative experience, senior management expertise, and deep understanding of public-private partnerships positions him as an invaluable resource for organizations seeking to optimize their security and investigative operations.