Fraud glossary · Investigation
Asset tracing
A process for identifying and examining potential assets relevant to an enquiry.
Published 24 September 2026 · Prepared by Fraud Response Network
Meaning
Asset tracing brings together available financial, corporate, property or digital-asset information to identify leads about assets and their movement.
Limits
A trace may identify possible links or locations for further enquiry. It does not itself establish ownership, freeze an asset or create a legal entitlement to it.
This definition is general information. Specific legal and technical meanings can vary by context and jurisdiction.