Archibald is a European cybercrime investigation firm, established in Belgrade in 2024. Our expertise lies in advanced investigative techniques, and we pride ourselves on our strong collaborations with international law enforcement agencies to ensure a safer digital environment.

Archibald focuses on key areas such as blockchain forensics and building investigative capacities in cybercrime, incident response, ransomware, malware, threat intelligence, and corporate fraud.

Our Story

Our company was named after Archibald Reiss, the Swiss criminologist and forensic scientist who introduced pioneering scientific investigation techniques in Serbia after the World War I. Often celebrated as the father of forensics in the Balkans, Reiss's legacy and dedication inspired our branding, symbolized by the iconic image of a tobacco pipe, a signature detail often associated with him. This tribute reflects our deep respect for Reiss’s contributions to forensics and serves as a nod to the rigorous standards and innovation he brought to the field, which continue to guide our work today.
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Our Mission

Our mission is to protect Europe’s digital landscape by delivering exceptional cybercrime investigation services and raising capacities of public and private sector professionals to combat cybercrime effectively. Through conferences and workshops organized and delivered by the Archibald Initiative, we have educated over 20 law enforcement agencies from across Europe, particularly from Southeastern Europe. Our vision is to be Europe’s leading company in cybercrime investigation, setting the standard for cybersecurity and making the digital world safer for all.

Our Founder

Stanoje Rnić is a Belgrade-based criminal investigator specializing in cybercrime, with a focus on cryptocurrency scams, ransomware, and advanced hacking operations.

Born in Belgrade during the Yugoslav wars, Stanoje developed a passion for computers and gaming at a young age. By the age of 11, he started experimenting with BNC and eggdrop chat bots on IRC, which eventually led him to launch his first business in the gaming industry. Today, Stanoje is the CEO and Head of Investigations at Archibald Intelligence, a agency specializing in cybercrime investigations, and serves as the president of the Archibald Initiative, a digital forensics NGO dedicated to raising awareness and building capacity in digital forensics. He also co-founded the Blockchain Forensics Forum, the first event of its kind in Southeast Europe, and the Digital Forensics Conference, one of Europe's largest conferences in the field.

He graduated from the University of Criminal Investigation and Police Studies in Belgrade, a top forensic science institution in the Balkans, where he sharpened his investigative skills through internships at the Serbian Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Stanoje is a recipient of the U.S. State Department's YTILI Fellowship for European leaders in innovation. In 2024, he spent time in several U.S. cities, deepening his expertise in cybercrime investigations.

CEO & Head Of Investigations

Our Expert Team

Legal Support Coordinator

Denis Bećirić is a lawyer and former judge from Belgrade. During his career, he has represented some of the most notable cases in the Balkans as a private prosecutor.

Cyber Forensics Lead

Larry is one of the world’s leading experts in digital forensics. He specializes in cyber investigations, crypto forensics, and various other areas of digital forensics.

Advisor on Blockchain and Web3 Ecosystems

Ivan is a seasoned company and product builder, a serial entrepreneur with six successful exits. He is an experienced tech executive and solutions architect.

What Makes Us Different

Archibald Initiative (NGO)
The Digital Forensics Initiative Archibald is a European initiative founded in Belgrade with the objective to raise awareness and build capacities of the public and private sector in the field of digital forensics. 
Blockchain Forensics Forum (BFF)
The Blockchain Forensics Forum (BFF) is our flagship event, recognized as a leading global conference in blockchain forensics. It brings together experts from around the world to discuss the latest developments and strategies in the field.
Digital Forensics Conference (DFC)
This event is one of the largest European gatherings in the field of digital forensics in 2024. It focuses on topics like digital forensics, blockchain forensics, cybercrime investigations, AI and machine learning abuse, fraud monitoring, and threat intelligence.