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At a glance
In the second season of Crime by Numbers, a podcast series by INTHBLACK, explore the dirty business of money laundering and those who fight to end it.
Hosted by CPA Australia’s Jacqueline Blondell, this three-part season explains the fundamentals of money laundering including what it is, how it works, the global cost and so much more. Here’s a taste.
Cleaning the cash
Money laundering is rife worldwide, with billions of dollars illegally laundered each year. Accountants, lawyers, real estate agents and dealers in precious metals and gems have long been part of the fight — and the pressure on these professionals to act as frontline gatekeepers is only growing.
In the first episode, explore why this illicit financial crime is so harmful, the far-reaching costs to individuals and economies, and what professionals can do to clean it up.
Crime By Numbers podcast series
How it happens
The second episode explores the networks, tactics and technologies that are reshaping money laundering. From romance scams and money mules to crypto and the metaverse, learn how organised crime is adapting to digital finance and global markets, as well as the role of jewellery, food, real estate and sport in laundering activities.
The gatekeepers
Episode three examines the pivotal role of gatekeepers in fighting against financial crime. Understand the role government agencies such as the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) play in the regulation and monitoring of illegal financial activities, why criminals target trusted advisers and the practical steps businesses need to take to prepare for the new compliance obligations.
