Leon van Holsbeke

Background

About Leon van Holsbeke

Experienced criminal investigator with demonstrated success in leading and managing teams of special agents, task force officers, and support professionals. Proven ability to plan, conduct and coordinate complex multi-jurisdictional investigations related to border corruption, misconduct, and transnational crimes in coordination with local, State, Federal, and Tribal partners. Experience in all investigative program areas of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, including complex international drug trafficking and alien smuggling conspiracies, cybercrimes, money laundering, financial crimes, counter-proliferation, and internal employee misconduct. Possess extensive knowledge of U.S. Customs law (Title 19), Immigration law (Title 8), Narcotics (Title 21), and Title 18 Federal Criminal Law. Major strengths include motivation for high-quality work and attention to detail; excellent working relationship with U.S. Attorney’s Office, resulting in many successful prosecutions of cases; strong task-force experience working with Federal, State, and local partners; excellent communication skills including report writing and courtroom testimony; successful building and maintaining of teams and professional relationships; exceptional ability to work independently