Brig. Gen. Gianluca Vitagliano

Gianluca Vitagliano Brigadier General, Commander Carabinieri Currency Anticounterfeiting Unit Italy Commander of the Carabinieri Currency Anticounterfeiting Unit, I lead a department specialised in investigations in the field of counterfeiting currency, document forgery and digital crimes related to the use of cryptocurrencies. The department is characterised by its strong international focus, actively cooperating with the European Union and leading national and European academic institutions. Previously, I held various positions at the Caabinieri General HQ, contributing to the design and implementation of strategic initiatives in management and innovation, such as the Control and Validation Service and the Internal Audit Analysis and Innovation Service. I have gained significant experience in multinational missions under the aegis of the UN and NATO, gaining recognition as First Expert and for Italy in the DPKO (Department of Peace-keeping Operations). In this context, I collaborated