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Welcome to episode 269 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, there are major global developments across sanctions, money laundering, fraud, regulatory enforcement, and cyber security. In sanctions developments, OFAC clarified deposit requirements for Venezuelan earthquake relief, OFSI has updated its basic needs licensing guidance, and the EU has designated Russia's ABS Electro Group. On money laundering, the FATF has issued a targeted update warning of criminal exploitation of virtual assets, while on fraud, a businesswoman has been sentenced for pandemic loan fraud, and a major overhaul of the UK's fraud prosecution system is urged. In Europe, BaFin has fined TeamViewer SE €240,000 for delayed cyberattack disclosure, and the European Commission published its seventh annual Rule of Law Report. The Serious Fraud Office in the UK has released its 2025-26 annual accounts highlighting operational and asset recovery milestones, and the Prudential Regulation Authority has fined HDI Global SE £4,165,000 for inaccurate data reporting. Finally, the BIS has warned of the asymmetric cyber threats posed by autonomous frontier AI models to the global financial system.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial. The photograph on the podcast cover art is by Sora Shimazaki at Pexels, and the stinger sample between each news section is ‘Ben Logo 1' by BenKirb from Pixabay.

Welcome to a revamped Everything Compliance. We have a new host, Adam Turteltaub, and a new panelist, Rebecca Walker, who joins returning regulars Matt Kelly, Jonathan Armstrong, and Karen Moore for the next iteration of Everything Compliance. Matt Kelly analyzes Bosch's export controls violations involving Huawei under the foreign direct product rule, resulting in a $36 million BIS penalty, DOJ declination after self-disclosure, and major remediation hiring. Karen Moore covers the UK Commercial Payments Bill, aimed at protecting SMEs via a 60-day payment cap, mandatory late-payment interest, dispute-timing rules, a stronger Small Business Commissioner, and “name and shame” disclosures with potential ESG/fraud implications for supplier-treatment claims. Rebecca Walker shares NAVEX 2026 survey findings linking leadership “say vs. do” gaps to higher violations. Jonathan Armstrong covers a recent speech by the Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Graeme McNulty, who said the SFO intends to be a more active enforcer and to use the new failure-to-prevent-fraud offense with practical tips on policies, role-based training, fast tip-off response, properly resourced investigations, self-reporting, tone from the top, and third-party due diligence. Rebecca Walker focuses on speak-up culture, emphasizing post-report communications, lessons from KPMG Australia, and Navex data showing higher report volumes and longer investigation closure times. The members of Everything Compliance are: Rebecca Walker – a top legal mind in ethics and compliance. Woody can be reached at the law firm of Kaplan and Walker. Matt Kelly – Founder and CEO of Radical Compliance. Kelly can be reached at mkelly@radicalcompliance.com Jonathan Armstrong – a UK colleague and an experienced data privacy/data protection lawyer in London. He can be reached at Armstrong@puntersouthall.law. Karen Moore, a principal at Sounding Board Compliance, can be reached at moore@soundingboardcompliance.com The award-winning Everything Compliance is a part of the Compliance Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the Serious Fraud Office “on the ropes” as the headline in a recent Financial Times article declared? Was the former anti-corruption tsar Ken Clarke right in 2014 when he told SFO Director David Green that he had “always thought the SFO was a load of crap”? And if so, why is it that the UK is so poor at investigating financial crimes in comparison with other countries? Does the recent announcement of SFO Director Nick Ephgrave's early retirement, the collapse of the London Mining case, and the two-year postponement of the Patisserie Valerie trial provide yet more evidence that the SFO is a doomed organisation, ripe for merger into the planned new National Police Service? To discuss the continuing problems that plague the SFO's ability to be seen as a fearsome, fraud busting organisation, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC are joined once again by leading financial crime Silk Ian Winter KC. The trio also debate the pros and cons of the Government's proposal to do away with juries in “suitably technical and lengthy” fraud and financial crime cases and consider the implications of Supreme Court President Lord Reed's call for more criminal appeals to be considered by the top court in the face of a concern that the Court of Appeal Criminal Division has for many years demonstrated institutional reluctance to certify points of law with the result that very few criminal appeals ever reach the Supreme Court. -- Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.    ​ ​What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.   ​ ​Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.    ​ ​Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003-2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law. ​​ Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. ​ If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today in Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 244 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, the EU has adopted its 20th sanctions package against Russia, and US Treasury designations have targeted a Cambodian network linked to scam operations and human trafficking. In the UK, Serious Fraud Office is investigating an energy efficiency scheme fraud, and a former RBS manager has been sentenced for bribery. Furthermore, the FCA has announced a crackdown on illegal peer-to-peer crypto trading, and proposed reforms to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Finally, we direct to a debate on US waivers on Russian oil sanctions.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

Welcome to episode 240 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. In this episode, the US Treasury issues guidance targeting "sham transactions" used to evade sanctions, and the DoJ establishes the National Fraud Enforcement Division to coordinate major fraud prosecutions. Globally, Operation Atlantic disrupts $45 million in cryptocurrency schemes. In Australia, AUSTRAC has announced findings on AML vulnerabilities in foreign−owned banks and the US Attorney's Office for New Jersey has made a record $1.5 billion in criminal and civil recoveries. Finally, some news on oversight for stablecoin issuers and the latest developments in a significant costs dispute involving the Serious Fraud Office.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

This week Stacey tells us about Steven Hoffenberg, an American businessman and fraudster who founded and led Towers Financial Corporation, ran one of the largest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, briefly owned the New York Post, and later became known as a former mentor and associate of Jeffrey Epstein.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Hoffenberghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Towers_Financial_Corporationhttps://www.sec.gov/news/digest/1994/dig021894.pdfhttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/jeffrey-epstein-steven-hoffenberg-intelligence-agencies-spy-1197708/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Yamamah_arms_dealhttps://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/FSupp/908/1265/1457501/https://www.npr.org/2019/08/14/751153024/jeffrey-epsteins-former-business-associate-i-want-to-assist-victimshttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00270335.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00182748.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01326141.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01140030.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339405.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01326139.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01937998.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01937998.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00376722.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00680461.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%2010/EFTA01433867.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA01106124.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00583986.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339406.pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/epstein/files/DataSet%209/EFTA00339410.pdfSupport the show

What does New Zealand and David Hasselhoff have in common? The answer, is TV producer Alex Breingan. He has been hit with a raft of Serious Fraud Office charges... and is the same guy whose production company, Stripe Studios, owed the Baywatch star money. Turns out, he might owe a lot more people, a lot more. Today on The Front Page, NZ Herald Media Insider Shayne Currie is with us to take us through the rise, and falls, of this high-flying, Kiwi producer. Follow The Front Page on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. You can read more about this and other stories in the New Zealand Herald, online at nzherald.co.nz, or tune in to news bulletins across the NZME network. Host: Chelsea DanielsEditor/Producer: Richard MartinProducer: Jane YeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Anti-Corruption Taskforce's first report suggests public sector fraud is almost certainly under-reported. It analysed six agencies - including Corrections, Inland Revenue and Sport New Zealand. The Serious Fraud Office-led taskforce found 446 suspected cases of internal fraud or corruption, over 15 months. Transparency International NZ executive director Julie Haggie says this is a 'significant' report highlighting many internal issues. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the UK, whistleblowers are encouraged to report wrongdoing, but often at cost to their livelihoods and careers. One solution would be to pay corporate whistleblowers for coming forward. However, many in government have held the idea for years that doing so is not very “British.” But now, longtime opposition to the idea seems to be shifting. Suzi Ring, the FT's legal correspondent in London, explains how and why. Plus, we speak with Nick Ephgrave, the director of the UK's Serious Fraud Office, who is taking inspiration from his decades spent with London's Metropolitan Police Service to try to change the system. Clips from ITVIf you missed part one of this series, listen to it here. The FT does not use generative AI to voice its podcasts.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - For further reading:Should corporate whistleblowers get paid?Whistleblowers could earn millions as HMRC targets tax fraudUK SFO director pushes to pay whistleblowers and use covert tacticsCorporate whistleblowing in the UK needs a shake-up - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Behind the Money host Michela Tindera is on X (@mtindera07) and Bluesky (@mtindera.ft.com), or follow her on LinkedIn for updates about the show and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hello and welcome to episode 207 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast. I am Chris Kirkbride. This episode covers a range of critical global financial crime developments, beginning with sanctions, where the UK government published statutory guidance detailing when trade licences under Russia sanctions may be granted, such as for humanitarian assistance or critical energy supply, while the US Treasury settled an $11.5 million sanctions case with IPI Partners for maintaining investments with sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov. We also cover significant fraud and money laundering cases, including the European Public Prosecutor's Office uncovering a €40 million EU subsidy fraud scheme in Italy involving fictitious training courses, and the UK's Serious Fraud Office securing a conviction against the director of AOG Technics for selling aircraft engine parts with forged documentation. Additionally, we analyse integrity reforms, as the Council of Europe's GRECO confirmed the UK has made substantial progress in anti-corruption reforms within government and law enforcement, but still needs fully to implement sanctions for post-employment breaches and enhance lobbying transparency. We conclude with cybercrime, highlighting the NCSC's launch of its free Cyber Action Toolkit to help small businesses combat rising threats.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available at www.crimes.financial.

From green goals and legal guardrails – ESG in the UK In this episode, Dr Rosinus is joined by legal expert Miranda Ching to discuss white collar crime and recent ESG-developments in the UK. They examine the ongoing shift in ESG policy across the UK and the EU and how these trends are reshaping corporate sustainability reporting. Ms Ching notes, that the UK ESG-framework is often inspired by EU law and is best understood in that comparative context. In this light, Dr Rosinus highlights the 2021 German Federal Constitutional Court´s “climate ruling” (1 BvR 2656/18) which strengthened the state´s constitutional duty to protect the environment and safeguard future generations. The conversation also covers current UK and EU initiatives on white-collar enforcement, confiscation law and criminal prosecution. Dr Rosinus and Ms Ching also address practical challenges companies face in meeting evolving ESG expectations. Here you will find the German Federal Constitutional Court´s “climate ruling” - 1 BvR 2656/18: https://www.bundesverfassungsgericht.de/SharedDocs/Entscheidungen/EN/2021/03/rs20210324_1bvr265618en.html Here you will find the episode “ESG in der Compliance Beratung”: https://criminal-compliance.podigee.io/131-cr Here you will find the episode “Overview of sanctions regimes in UK, EU and US”: https://criminal-compliance.podigee.io/215-cr Here you will find the episode “Greenwashing bei Kapitalanlagen”: https://criminal-compliance.podigee.io/107-cr Dr Rosinus in dialogue with: Miranda Ching is a UK-based criminal lawyer and Partner at Boutique Law LLP in London. Miranda has two decades of experience in complex criminal, regulatory and multi-jurisdictional matters. She also served as a Case Controller at the UK's Serious Fraud Office. Miranda can be reached at: miranda@boutique.law. https://www.rosinus-on-air.com https://rosinus-partner.com

Organised crime is being described as the number one threat to New Zealand's national security. The Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and Organised Crime see it as such a significant issue, it's recommending the government should give one minister the responsibility of tackling the problem. A new report says police and customs regularly encounter drug shipments which were once thought unthinkable. Customs Minister Casey Costello told Ryan Bridge she sees merit in the recommendation. She says it's been done before, in the 80s when the Serious Fraud Office was set up to respond to a specific type of criminal offending. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 1 September 2025, the UK's compliance rules changed with the introduction of the failure to prevent fraud offence under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act (ECCTA). In this episode, we share highlights from our expert-led webinar, covering what this new offence means for businesses, how to implement “reasonable procedures,” and the steps organisations must take to reduce fraud risks. From lessons learned under bribery and tax evasion laws to new risks for senior managers and guidance from the Serious Fraud Office, this episode gives you the practical insights needed to stay compliant and protect your organisation from regulatory scrutiny.

The Police Minister is defending the focus of a new anti-corruption taskforce. The Serious Fraud Office will aim to understand threats to the public sector. The six-month pilot will be limited to six Government agencies - Inland Revenue, ACC, Corrections, MSD, Land Information NZ, and Sport NZ. Mark Mitchell told Ryan Bridge that globally, some of the biggest recent corruption issues - relate to sporting codes. He wants to ensure there's best practice to maintains the country's low-corruption reputation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Serious Fraud Office has launched a new online platform for anonymous reporting of suspected foreign bribery. The reporting tool unveiled as part of a national campaign to raise awareness and to encourage reporting fraud cases. Victor Waters reports.

Hello, and welcome to episode 151 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I'm Chris Kirkbride. After a few quiet weeks, the news has increased this week. On sanctions, new designations aimed at the usual targets in the US, as well as enforcement news. The UK has amended some licences, as well as having issued new designations. On money laundering AUSTRAC has made a number of updates to its website, and Transparency International reflects on anti-money laundering reform in Switzerland. On fraud news, Stop Scams UK has issued a joint statement, while the APPG on Fair Banking has published a report on APP fraud. On bribery and corruption news, reports on the scale of hospitality on offer to those around government, while departures from the SEC in the US hit the news wires. In relation to other financial crime news, a Business Plan from the Serious Fraud Office, and the National Crime Agency has published its annual plan. There is also a round-up of cybercrime news.A transcript of this podcast, with links to the stories, will be available by Monday at www.crimes.financial.

Asil Nadir returns to his beloved London determined to clear his name. But he's facing a new opponent. With the Serious Fraud Office's reputation in tatters, its new Head needs a big win - and locking up Nadir would be just the ticket.Do you have a suggestion for a scandal you would like us to cover? Or perhaps you have a question you would like to ask our hosts? Email us at britishscandal@wondery.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode explores the potential of whistleblower reward programmes to transform economic crime investigations. CFS Director Tom Keatinge is joined by Eliza Lockhart, Research Fellow at CFS, and Nick Ephgrave, Director of the Serious Fraud Office, to discuss Eliza's SOC ACE research paper, ‘The Role of Financial Rewards for Whistleblowers in the Fight Against Economic Crime'. Together, they examine how financial incentives could empower whistleblowers, tackle economic crime and drive cultural and systemic change in the UK. Read the full paper

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It began as a routine investigation into a multinational called ENRC. It became a decade-long saga that has rocked the UK's financial crime agency. Now new documents illuminate a case that has rewritten UK law and is set to end with a huge bill handed to taxpayers. By Tom Burgis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

In this extraordinary conversation Ian Foxley, a retired army lieutenant colonel and founder of Parrhesia, shares his experience as a whistleblower in the Airbus corruption scandal. He discovered wrongdoing while working as a program director for an Airbus subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. He found irregularities in the budget, questionable projects, and secret payments to subcontractors. When he reported his findings to the MOD, he faced threats and had to escape the country. He later provided evidence to the MOD Fraud Squad and the Serious Fraud Office, leading to a criminal investigation into Airbus. Airbus was fined €3.6 billion, and GPT, the subsidiary, pleaded guilty to corruption. Ian Foxley discusses the aftermath of blowing the whistle on corruption in defense procurement, including the legal proceedings and trials that took place. He emphasizes the need to hold government departments accountable for their involvement in corruption and calls for transparency and personal accountability. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by whistleblowers, including the impact on their careers and personal lives. Foxley shares his own experiences and highlights the importance of a strong support network. He concludes by discussing the work of Parrhesia, an organization he founded to advocate for whistleblower protection and contribute to policy changes. https://www.parrhesia.org.uk/ (Parrhesia is an Ancient Greek term meaning “to speak freely” implying not only freedom of speech, but the obligation to speak the truth for the common good, even at great personal risk.) Keywordswhistleblower, Airbus, corruption, Saudi Arabia, budget, subcontractors, threats, escape, evidence, investigation, fine, guilty plea, whistleblowing, corruption, defense procurement, accountability, government departments, trials, support network, Parheesia

In this extraordinary conversation Ian Foxley, a retired army lieutenant colonel and founder of Parrhesia, shares his experience as a whistleblower in the Airbus corruption scandal. He discovered wrongdoing while working as a program director for an Airbus subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. He found irregularities in the budget, questionable projects, and secret payments to subcontractors. When he reported his findings to the MOD, he faced threats and had to escape the country. He later provided evidence to the MOD Fraud Squad and the Serious Fraud Office, leading to a criminal investigation into Airbus. Airbus was fined €3.6 billion, and GPT, the subsidiary, pleaded guilty to corruption. Ian Foxley discusses the aftermath of blowing the whistle on corruption in defense procurement, including the legal proceedings and trials that took place. He emphasizes the need to hold government departments accountable for their involvement in corruption and calls for transparency and personal accountability. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by whistleblowers, including the impact on their careers and personal lives. Foxley shares his own experiences and highlights the importance of a strong support network. He concludes by discussing the work of Parrhesia, an organization he founded to advocate for whistleblower protection and contribute to policy changes. https://www.parrhesia.org.uk/ (Parrhesia is an Ancient Greek term meaning “to speak freely” implying not only freedom of speech, but the obligation to speak the truth for the common good, even at great personal risk.) Keywordswhistleblower, Airbus, corruption, Saudi Arabia, budget, subcontractors, threats, escape, evidence, investigation, fine, guilty plea, whistleblowing, corruption, defense procurement, accountability, government departments, trials, support network, Parheesia

In his first broadcast interview, Ken Macdonald and Tim Owen discuss fraud, whistleblowers and disclosure with new Director of the Serious Fraud Office, Nick Ephgrave QPM.

On the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast for Wednesday 27th March 2024, Mike looked at China hacking our systems and questioned whether we should be surprised by the government's “revelation.” Social Development Minister Louise Upston talked the employment challenges facing the country as the next brain drain phase begins. Mike was baffled by a "new" feature on his car that's been around for years. Ginny Andersen and Mark Mitchell joined Politics Wednesday to talk supermarket thefts, SailGP and red tape, and whether Winston Peters is owed an apology over his Serious Fraud Office case. Get the Mike Hosking Breakfast Full Show Podcast every weekday morning on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The question is being raised of whether Winston Peters is owed an apology after the Serious Fraud Office's case against the New Zealand First Foundation failed.  The SFO took the party's foundation to the Court of Appeal over two men —who have continuing name suppression— who handled the party's donations.  Peters wants an apology from the SFO, but one legal professional says he shouldn't get one.  Constitutional law expert Andrew Geddis told Mike Hosking that the office did the right thing.  He says they had to act, and the foundation's actions were unlawful.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Peters is threatening to refuse interviews with RNZ, unless it apologises over its reporting on his Party. The Court of Appeal has dismissed a Serious Fraud Office bid to overturn a court ruling two men were NOT guilty of obtaining hundreds of thousands of dollars by deception for the New Zealand First Foundation. The money wasn't deemed a 'donation', because the funds weren't deposited into the Party's account. Party leader Peters claims the media ran 'attacks' on NZ First, and says RNZ won't get away with it. "You'll see what I do- because if they think that they are not going to be held accountable, they couldn't be more wrong." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: • Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK • Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre • Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors • Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fraud is the UK's most common crime. But despite 3.5 million incidents reported in 2022/23, 40% of all reported crimes, only one in a thousand results in a charge or summons. So why is there such a huge gap between preventing, detecting and prosecuting this crime – and what can be done to fix the problem? A wide range of organisations have responsibility for tackling fraud, including the Home Office, National Crime Agency, Serious Fraud Office, City of London Police, Metropolitan Police Service, Financial Conduct Authority and the National Cyber Security Centre. However, there are problems with coordination, capacity and capability. So what can government and others do to help prevent fraud? How can coordination among the various agencies responsible for tackling fraud be improved? And what steps could be taken to help increase detection and prosecution rates? We were joined by an expert panel, including: Francesca Carlesi, CEO of Revolut UK Adrian Searle, Director of the National Economic Crime Centre Nick Stapleton, Co-Presenter of BBC Scam Interceptors Rt Hon Emily Thornberry MP, Shadow Attorney General The event was chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Revolut for kindly supporting this event.

Documents released in a Serious Fraud Office court case showed suspicious payments on Saudi Arabian defence deals going back decades. David Pegg reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Bribery and corruption are set to head the agenda for law enforcers and corporate compliance departments in 2024, with a raft of new statutes and orders making for a particularly demanding environment. The UK's Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, passed in October 2023, is the most important British legal reform on economic crime, fraud, bribery and corruption in more than a century.In the United States, the Treasury Department in December 2023 outlined plans to target corruption in 2024. To mark International Anti-Corruption Day, Treasury published a fact sheet detailing its plans to tighten the U.S. anti-money-laundering regime. It will also continue providing guidance to help financial institutions detect and report corruption-linked activity.In this episode, Brett Wolf, U.S. anti-money-laundering reporter for Regulatory Intelligence, and Nick Kochan, a freelance journalist, join Alexander Robson, managing editor, to discuss the legislative agenda and its implications for anti-corruption professionals. They also address the likely direction of the Serious Fraud Office under its new director, as well as upcoming elections in the UK and United States.Regulatory Intelligence published outlook pieces throughout January, including one on bribery and corruption.LinksEconomic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/56/enactedH.R.4737 - Foreign Extortion Prevention Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4737?s=1&r=29Behind the Regulatory Intelligence paywallOUTLOOK 2024-Bribery and corruption high on law enforcement agenda in UK, U.S.: http://go-ri.tr.com/VpZMGsFACT SHEET: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY ACTIONS TO PREVENT AND DISRUPT CORRUPTION: http://go-ri.tr.com/vPjf5OContact us:alexander.robson@thomsonreuters.combrett.wolf@thomsonreuters.comauthor@kochan.co.ukhttps://legal.thomsonreuters.com/en/products/regulatory-intelligence Compliance Clarified is a podcast from Thomson Reuters Regulatory Intelligence.Listen to wide-ranging, insightful discussions on all things compliance for financial services firms. We delve into the hot topics of the day, the challenges faced and offer up practical ideas for emerging good practice. We de-mystify regulation and explore the art, as well as the science, of the ever-expanding role of the compliance officer.  Enforcements, digital transformation, regulatory change, governance, culture, conduct risk – anything and everything impacting the compliance function is up for discussion.

Lawyer Julie Read QSO MInstD, arrived in New Zealand from Australia in 2013 to work for the Serious Fraud Office. She tells Steven Moe why it's an issue when directors take on too many board roles, what happens when conflicts of interest are at play, and why minute-taking is more complex than you might think, and the importance of accuracy and timing.   

Seasoned former banker Richard Boath talks to us about his longest day preventing a UK government bailout at Barclays Bank in 2008. He explains how he navigated immense pressure and engaged the stakeholders around him, noting that a crisis brings out the best or worst in people. But Richard also talks of accusations levelled against him by the Serious Fraud Office and his subsequent acquittal at the Old Bailey as one of the Barclays Four. As he recounts his darkest times, he reminds us that who you are and where you come from matters. His accounts of confronting injustice and thoughtful reflections on crisis leadership pose great questions for leaders facing the unthinkable. 

Seasoned former banker Richard Boath talks to us about his longest day preventing a UK government bailout at Barclays Bank in 2008. He explains how he navigated immense pressure and engaged the stakeholders around him, noting that a crisis brings out the best or worst in people. But Richard also talks of accusations levelled against him by the Serious Fraud Office and his subsequent acquittal at the Old Bailey as one of the Barclays Four. As he recounts his darkest times, he reminds us that who you are and where you come from matters. His accounts of confronting injustice and thoughtful reflections on crisis leadership pose great questions for leaders facing the unthinkable.

The rule of law is a fundamental principle of a constitutional democracy – but in recent years it has been the subject of much debate. What role should the rule of law play? What is the government's commitment to the rule of law? And what part should public law play in solving political disputes? As Attorney General, Victoria Prentis KC MP acts at the intersection of politics and the law. She is Chief Legal Adviser to the Crown and advises the government on both domestic and international law. The Attorney General's Office oversees the Law Officers' departments, which include the Crown Prosecution Service, the Serious Fraud Office, and the Government Legal Department, where the Attorney General was herself a government lawyer for 17 years before being elected as an MP. She gave a keynote speech at the Institute for Government. The event was chaired by Emma Norris, Deputy Director at the Institute for Government. Following her speech the Attorney General took part in a Q&A with the in-person and online audience.

How retailers handle big data, Victoria talks to Kathryn about using the Privacy Act to understand how the Warehouse marketed to her personally. She'll also talk about what tweaks to the Serious Fraud Office's reporting regime means.And transport fleet management software company ERoad is in play, with the sudden appearance of listed Taiwanese telematics company Brillian on the share register with a 17.734% shareholding in Auckland-based ERoad. BusinessDesk investigations editor, Victoria Young

Welcome to the Great Women in Compliance Podcast, hosted by Mary Shirley and Lisa Fine.   As part of the countdown to 200, Lisa and Mary have their last two episodes before the GWICies and the summer hiatus before GWIC 2.0.  Today, we get to announce our new co-host, Lloydette Bai-Marrow, who was featured in Episode 110.  She is the founding partner of Parametric Global Consulting ,a former prosecutor at the UK's Serious Fraud Office, is a member of the Board of Spotlight on Corruption, a UK-based anti-corruption charity that tracks how the UK implements its anti-corruption laws and has a commitment to anti-corruption in Africa and particularly Sierra Leone. She is also committed to sending the elevator back down and our community.  In the episode, she discusses how she decided to make time to add co-hosting this podcast to her full plate, and some of her ideas for GWIC 2.0.  Lloydette also talks about the impact that Mary has had in the E&C world, and how that inspired her to join Lisa on the journey. We are very excited about this next phase for all of us, including Mary's upcoming book and her ongoing column at Corporate Compliance Insights! You can find the Great Women in Compliance Podcast on the Compliance Podcast Network where you can find several other resources and podcasts to keep you up to date in the Ethics and Compliance world. You can also find the GWIC podcast on Corporate Compliance Insights where you can learn more about the podcast, stream prior episodes and catch up on Mary's monthly column "Living Your Best Compliance Life.”  Corporate Compliance Insights is a much-appreciated sponsor and supporter of GWIC, including affiliate organization CCI Press publishing the related book; “Sending the Elevator Back Down, What We've Learned from Great Women in Compliance” (CCI Press, 2020). If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.  Don't forget to send the elevator back down by passing on your copy to someone who you think might enjoy reading it when you're done, or if you can't bear parting with your copy, consider it as a holiday or appreciation gift for someone in Compliance who deserves a treat. If you enjoyed the book, the GWIC team would be very grateful if you would consider rating it on Goodreads and Amazon and leaving a short review.  Don't forget to send the elevator back down by passing on your copy to someone who you think might enjoy reading it when you're done, or if you can't bear parting with your copy, consider it as a holiday or appreciation gift for someone in Compliance who deserves a treat. You can subscribe to the Great Women in Compliance podcast on any podcast player by searching for it and we welcome new subscribers to our podcast. Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here. 

In this episode of the IEA Podcast, IEA Director of Public Policy and Communications Matthew Lesh talks to IEA Academic and Research Director James Forder about his latest paper on the Serious Fraud Office.   James' paper, 'Fraud Focus: Is the Serious Fraud Office fit for purpose?', can be read here: https://iea.org.uk/publications/fraud-focus-is-the-serious-fraud-office-fit-for-purpose/

A seven-week trial over political donations that took three years to reach the High Court in Auckland is drawing to a close today. The Serious Fraud Office brought charges against seven people, including former MP Jami-Lee Ross, claiming they helped to split one or more of three large donations to the Labour and National parties into smaller amounts to hide the true donor from public scrutiny. All defendants deny the charges. Amy Williams has been at the High Court and filed this report.

A defence lawyer for a businessman at the centre of a political donations trial has told the court his client did not conceal his identity. The lengthy judge-alone trial in the High Court in Auckland is drawing to a close, following a three-year investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. The Crown claims three large donations to National and Labour were split into smaller amounts to avoid triggering the disclosure limit and to keep the public in the dark about the identity of the true donor - businessman Zhang Yikun. Amy Williams reports.

A seven-week trial over alleged concealed political donations is drawing to a close, with the Crown giving its closing statements. Seven people, including former MP Jami-Lee Ross, are defending charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office of obtaining by deception, in the High Court in Auckland. The Crown alleges three separate donations to the National and Labour parties were split into smaller amounts by "sham donors" to avoid triggering the disclosure limit and keep the public in the dark about the true donor's identity. Amy Williams has been at the High Court and filed this report.

Former Labour Party leader Andrew Little and the Prime Minister's chief press secretary have appeared as witnesses in a trial about anonymous donations to the country's two biggest political parties. The Crown's case is that Labour, National, the Electoral Commission and the public were "kept in the dark" about donations allegedly split into smaller amounts to avoid disclosure rules. The trial, in the High Court in Auckland, is the result of a four-year investigation by the Serious Fraud Office. Amy Williams was there and filed this report.

National and ACT are refusing to support changes to the political donations regime, saying they 'screw the scrum' in favour of the governing Labour party. A review of electoral laws is common after each general election but the problems around donations are in sharp focus, with Serious Fraud Office charges linked to both Labour and National being heard in the High Court in Auckland. Political editor Jane Patterson reports.

Details of how donors to both the Labour and National parties allegedly concealed their identities are under scrutiny in a High Court trial in Auckland. Seven people are facing Serious Fraud Office charges relating to electoral fraud. They all deny the charges. Amy Williams reports.

Political donations to both Labour and National are to come under scrutiny over the coming weeks as a High Court trial gets underway in Auckland today. Seven people are facing charges laid by the Serious Fraud Office - the trial is set down for 10 weeks. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke with Corin Dann.

Proposed changes to New Zealand's political donation rules have put the spotlight on donors who give thousands and the motivations they have for their generosity. New research into New Zealand's political donations system aims to shed light on this often obscure process. The proposed reforms to the political donation rules follow Serious Fraud Office investigations into the handling of donations received by the National, Labour and NZ First parties. All three investigations have resulted in court proceedings, with the first case just ended with the judge reserving his decision. Joe spoke to Max Rashbrooke, a Research Associate for the Institute for Governance and Policy Studies at Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington, about political donation regulation and the motivation behind it.   

EPISODE 6 An External CONundrum  In the last episode, we left the Victims, unraveling the mess of Barry's Ponzi scheme and with little help from the Serious Fraud Office, they were left to do the legwork individually, because of course at that stage, they had no way of connecting with any of the other Victims. It was a lonely, isolating and panic-filled limbo. And the key to discovering if any of their money was safe, seemed to boil down to one little word ……External BE THE FIRST TO GET NEW EPISODES - SUBSCRIBE NOW SEARCH K-L-O-O-G-H-L-E-S-S Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @klooghless This is a CONmunity Podcast Production  Special thanks to all the Victims that shared their stories and to Dr Sohom Das for his insight as a Forensic Psychiatrist You can find more from Dr Das @psychforsoreminds NOTE: Some Victims names have been altered to protect privacy. THANKS ALSO :  Hamish McNeilly Mike Houlihan Victoria TImpany And Aroha Min for the Music Check out our Zencastr offer here: zen.ai/klooghless Promo code: klooghless Supporting our sponsors supports the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EPISODE 5 The InCONceivable Truth In the last two episodes, we heard the stories of many of the victims as it led up to the date, the Serious Fraud Office raided Authorized Financial Advisor, Barry Kloogh's Dunedin offices. But before we pick up where we left off with those stories, there is one more story I want to tell you….. Meet Garry and Mary, their story is similar to many of the other victims of Barry Kloogh….with an added sting in the tail!  BE THE FIRST TO GET NEW EPISODES - SUBSCRIBE NOW SEARCH K-L-O-O-G-H-L-E-S-S Message us on instagram : @conmunitypodcast @klooghless This is a CONmunity Podcast Production  Special thanks to all the Victims that shared their stories and to Dr Sohom Das for his insight as a Forensic Psychiatrist You can find more from Dr Das @psychforsoreminds NOTE: Some Victims names have been altered to protect privacy. THANKS ALSO :  Hamish McNeilly Mike Houlihan Victoria TImpany And Aroha Min for the Music Check out our Zencastr offer here: zen.ai/klooghless Promo code: klooghless Supporting our sponsors supports the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices