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Trafficking Technology
Increasing Accountability To Detect, Disrupt, and Report Illicit Transactions Linked to Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM).
Sex trafficking can often be traced to financial transactions, having the technology to recognize, report, and prevent CSAM is essential in eliminating it across the banking industry.
U.S. Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Bank of America displayed exemplary leadership in partnering with the Child Rescue Coalition (CRC) and The Knoble to utilize Project Umbra for this end.
To honor U.S. Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Bank of America’s leadership in the detection, disruption, and prevention of CSAM and to encourage further engagement in the financial sector.
CSAM is a growing issue in the world and a concern for risk and compliance divisions. U.S. Bank, Fifth Third Bank, and Bank of America each took actions to prevent illicit transactions within their respective corporations.
To:
Tim Spence and the Board of Directors of Fifth Third Bank
CC:
The Knoble Network
From:
Eagle Freedom Alliance
550 Bailey Ave, Suite 160
Fort Worth, TX 76107
Subject:
A letter of thanks from your shareholders for Fifth Third Bank’s Leadership in Project Umbra
As Fifth Third Bank shareholders and leading innovators in fighting human trafficking and child sexual exploitation, we are writing to express our deep appreciation and admiration for Fifth Third Bank’s Enterprise Financial Crimes Compliance’s (EFCC) exemplary leadership in pioneering Project Umbra with The Knoble. Fifth Third Bank’s EFCC helped create a common framework for identifying suspicious activity that would otherwise remain hidden within the global financial system.
Your commitment to developing standardized indicators for detecting child sexual exploitation through financial transactions marks a transformative step in safeguarding children at scale, and has already led to 63 referrals to law enforcement. This effort significantly assists federal, state and local law enforcement investigations against those that seek to victimize children. Fifth Third Bank’s leadership now has the potential to be adopted by thousands of additional banks in 2026, and this momentum has been led by Fifth Third Bank. Thank you!
We applaud Fifth Third Bank’s dedication to ensuring that the financial sector reflects the highest standards of human rights. By collaborating with the Child Rescue Coalition, The Knoble Network, and law enforcement, Fifth Third Bank has helped formulate a cohesive strategy to detect and expose illicit transactions across the financial landscape.
We are especially inspired by Fifth Third Bank’s willingness to lead by example rather than wait for others to act. Fifth Third Bank’s success is now driving new engagement by other financial institutions.
Being at the forefront of this groundbreaking initiative sends a clear signal that Fifth Third Bank’s financial leadership and ethical responsibility go hand-in-hand. Fifth Third Bank’s efforts to disrupt predatory networks not only protect children but also strengthen the integrity of the entire financial industry. We also believe these efforts strengthen Fifth Third Bank’s long-term value, reduce significant reputational risks, and reflect the values of your global customer base and the broader community.
We enthusiastically support these efforts and encourage Fifth Third Bank to continue advancing meaningful, scalable solutions to combat exploitation.
Sincerely,
Wesley Lyons
For the Eagle Freedom Alliance
www.eagleventurefund.com/alliance
The Eagle Freedom Alliance is the voice of the counter–human trafficking movement to the public markets. While effective, scalable solutions exist, public companies and investors often lack trusted ways to identify what works and engage responsibly. The Alliance bridges that gap by elevating proven solutions, amplifying leadership, and encouraging adoption through the voice of investors.
