Lucky TSABEDZE
Forensic Scientist - Digital
Mbabane
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Petty crimes investigator and receptionist
The Royal Eswatini Police Services
Bhunyan
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Investigated all petty cases that includes Assaults Crimen Injuria, etc.
- Eagerly assisted clients in the reception, ensuring that relevant registers are up-to-date
- Send Daily Incidents Reports (DIR), ensuring that they reach Regional Headquarters in a timely manner
- Delivered evidence in court of law about the results of finding from investigation of petty crimes
Crime detective/ criminal investigator
The Royal Eswatini Police Services
Bhunyan
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Investigated all criminal cases and serious crimes that includes Murder, Robbery (including Armed), Treason, Theft, Stock theft, Rape, Indecent assault, Missing persons, Arson, etc.
- Wrote investigation plans translated from intelligence gathered.
- Wrote investigation and intelligence reports.
- Compiled comprehensive monthly reports that summarizes all cases investigated successfully, pending investigation, cases in court, and continuously providing feedback to complainants on their reported cases.
- Provided individual (adult, adolescent, child) and family counselling in relation to domestic violence, child protection and sexual offences act.
Financial and economic crimes investigator
Hhohho Regional Police Headquarters
01.2016 - 12.2019
- I investigated financial and economic crimes, including complex cyber-enabled financial fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, cybercrimes related to financial fraud, asset recovery and forfeiture, counterfeiting, and other related offenses.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports and presented findings in court, supporting successful prosecutions.
- Acted as a liaison with financial institutions to detect and prevent fraudulent transactions, strengthening partnerships and improving reporting protocols.
Digital crime/forensic analyst
Police Headquarters, Forensic Science Services
01.2020 - Current
- Conduct digital forensics investigations on mobile devices, computers, and other digital media, ensuring thorough and accurate data recovery.
- Perform chip-off and JTAG advanced extraction techniques on damaged or locked devices to recover critical data.
- Analyze vast amounts of digital data to find evidence crucial to investigations, supporting law enforcement efforts in solving crimes.
- Provide expert testimony in court, explaining technical findings clearly and concisely to support legal proceedings.
- Provide investigative guidance on digital investigations and ensure that all possible routes of cyber investigations are explored.
- Provide technical assistance to Police in digital forensics, interpreting complex digital forensic work to ensure maximum intelligence and understanding from mobile and computer forensic investigations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology
10.2024
Diploma - Human Resources Management
12.2013
Certificate - Cybercrime
11.2015
Certificate - Cybercrime Investigation
07.2016
Certificate - Financial Investigation
10.2017
Certificate - Basic Criminal Investigation
12.2019
Certificate - Digital Forensic Science
09.2018
Certificate - Advanced Psychological Methods of Investigation
04.2025
Certificate - Advanced Malware analysis
06.2019
Skills
- Advanced knowledge in digital forensics
- Strong ability to analyze digital data
- Proven track record in guiding teams in digital and forensic investigations
- Experienced in conducting investigations into financial crimes
- Proficient understanding of AML/CFT legislation
- Experienced in presenting evidence in legal and regulatory settings
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage and engage stakeholders effectively
Languages
siSwati
English
Timeline
Digital crime/forensic analyst - Police Headquarters, Forensic Science Services
01.2020 - Current
Financial and economic crimes investigator - Hhohho Regional Police Headquarters
01.2016 - 12.2019
Crime detective/ criminal investigator - The Royal Eswatini Police Services
01.2012 - 12.2015
Petty crimes investigator and receptionist - The Royal Eswatini Police Services
01.2010 - 12.2011
University of Eswatini (UNESWA) - Bachelor of Science, Information Technology
Institute of Development Management (IDM) - Diploma, Human Resources Management
Institute of Development Management (IDM) - Certificate, Cybercrime
The Royal ESwatini Police Academy - Certificate, Cybercrime Investigation
The Royal ESwatini Police Academy - Certificate, Financial Investigation
The Royal ESwatini Police Academy - Certificate, Basic Criminal Investigation
National Forensic Sciences University - Certificate, Digital Forensic Science
Rashtriya Raksha University - Certificate, Advanced Psychological Methods of Investigation
UNON - Certificate, Advanced Malware analysis
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