Financial Crime Weekly Episode 40

Hello, and welcome to this week in financial crime. I’m your host, Chris Kirkbride. The world of financial crime continues to have a gentle movement into 2023. Nevertheless, some interesting stories this week concerning Abramovich, the sanctioned Russian oligarch, some interesting fraud news, especially in light of last week’s story about possible removal of cyber insurance, and we end with a good range of money laundering stories from around the world. Let’s crack on with it.

These are the links to the principal documents mentioned in the podcast:

Forbes, Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich Owns 16 Yachts And Vessels, 10 More Than Previously Known.

The Guardian, Leak reveals Roman Abramovich’s billion-dollar trusts transferred before Russia sanctions.

U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Treasury Sanctions Suppliers of Iranian UAVs Used to Target Ukraine’s Civilian Infrastructure.