Vadim Witt is the Director of the Financial Crimes Unit at the New Mexico Department of Justice where he leads a specialized team dedicated to investigating and preventing financial crimes across the state.  With over six years of experience in forensic accounting, his work focuses on complex cases involving fraud, embezzlement, money laundering and corruption. He and his team are responsible for collaborating closely with state and federal agencies to deliver quality investigations and ensure accountability. Witt brings to the NMDOJ his extensive expertise in forensic analysis, financial reporting and investigative communication. Witt is an expert at organizing key data points that serve as central pieces of evidence in criminal and civil cases. He has played a key role in high-profile investigations by leveraging tools such as Excel, CFIS and Valid8 to uncover critical financial data.During his career, Witt has held leadership roles within the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, including Board Member at Large, Vice Chair of the Education Committee and Chair of the Policy Committee. He also served for six years in the U.S. Army Reserve. Witt earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New Mexico State University in accounting. He also holds certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) and Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist-Financial Crimes Investigation (CAMS-FCI).  

 
Gregory Buhl currently serves as Special Agent in Charge of Cold Case Investigations at the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ), leading a team that tackles highly complex investigations across the state. Buhl joined the NMDOJ in 2019 and, prior to his current role, served as the lead investigator for public corruption and finance. Over his lengthy career, Buhl has amassed vast experience in handling noteworthy cases that have resulted in criminal charges, and has also served as the lead investigator for voting integrity cases. Prior to joining the NMDOJ, Buhl was in charge of the Recruiting and Training section of the Rio Rancho Police Department. There, he served for over 14 years in numerous specialties including as a Detective, member of the SWAT team and instructor. Buhl retired from the U.S. Navy Reserves in 2020 after 20 years of service where he served in many capacities including as an Investigator with the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Antiterrorism Officer and Physical Security Specialist. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Wayland Baptist University in 2009, Buhl received his Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification in 2021 and his Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification in 2022.