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The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius

AML on the move.

Money laundering is more prolific than ever.
Legislation and AML initiatives continue to respond.
But does it make a difference?

The Laundromat is an unfiltered deep dive into the shadowy world of money laundering and its far-reaching consequences. From billion-dollar scandals in global banking to cybercriminal networks exploiting digital loopholes, we expose the intricate methods criminals use to clean dirty money. Each episode unpacks real-life cases—some shocking, some audacious—that reveal the hidden connections between financial crime, corruption, and economic instability. But it’s not just about the criminals; we also examine the regulators, the laws, and the ongoing battle to stay ahead of ever-evolving laundering techniques.

This podcast is a must-listen for forensic accountants, AML specialists, cybercrime investigators, and anyone curious about the dark side of global finance. We bring in experts to discuss the red flags, failures in AML enforcement, and how AI and blockchain forensics are changing the game. Why does money laundering persist despite intense scrutiny? What are the biggest risks ahead? And most importantly, how does this impact ordinary people? Join us as we pull back the curtain on a world where trillions move in the shadows—because understanding financial crime is the first step to fighting it.
English South Africa Documentary · Business
21 Episodes
20 – 21

The Wolfsberg Questionnaire: Compliance Theatre or Effective Due Diligence?

Are we genuinely assessing financial crime or ticking a box? Is the Wolfsberg Correspondent Banking Due Diligence Questionnaire genuinely helping to combat money laundering, or has it become another costly compliance exercise? Dawn Pretorius challenges the value of the Wolfsberg Questionnaire and the many variations developed by banks and compliance…
Season 1 / Episode 21 13 min
20 – 21