<p>This month, more than 2,700 high street stores across the UK were visited by police – leading to 900 arrests and more than £10 million in criminal proceeds seized.&nbsp; </p><br><p>But while the news cameras focussed in on the hauls of counterfeit cigarettes, it is how this web of small businesses fit into money laundering where we should be <strong>really</strong> paying attention. </p><br><p>In this episode, your expert hosts –&nbsp;<strong>Fredrik Riiser</strong> and<strong> Robin Lycka</strong> – are asking: <strong>What can American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering? </strong></p><br><p>The pair discuss: how these shop fronts work for laundering criminal funds and how the data can help us see the full picture.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles</p><p>Editor: Dominic Delargy</p><p>____________________________________</p><br><p><strong>The Laundry </strong>podcast explores the complex world of <strong>financial crime</strong>, <strong>anti-money laundering (AML)</strong>, <strong>compliance</strong>, <strong>sanctions</strong>, and <strong>global financial regulation</strong>.</p><br><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodevand/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Marit Rødevand</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrik-riiser-596b22129/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fredrik Riiser</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlycka/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Robin Lycka</strong></a>, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from <strong>banking</strong>, <strong>fintech</strong>, <strong>regulatory bodies</strong>, and <strong>investigative journalism</strong>.</p><br><p>Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.</p><br><p>The Laundry is proudly produced by <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357c3/shows/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357bf/episodes/strise.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strise</a>.</p><br><p>Get in touch at:<strong> laundry@strise.ai</strong></p><br><p>Subscribe to our newsletter, <strong>Fresh Laundry</strong>,<a href="https://www.strise.ai/the-laundry-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

The Laundry

Strise

E145: What American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering

NOV 27, 202534 MIN
The Laundry

E145: What American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering

NOV 27, 202534 MIN

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<p>This month, more than 2,700 high street stores across the UK were visited by police – leading to 900 arrests and more than £10 million in criminal proceeds seized.&nbsp; </p><br><p>But while the news cameras focussed in on the hauls of counterfeit cigarettes, it is how this web of small businesses fit into money laundering where we should be <strong>really</strong> paying attention. </p><br><p>In this episode, your expert hosts –&nbsp;<strong>Fredrik Riiser</strong> and<strong> Robin Lycka</strong> – are asking: <strong>What can American Candy Stores can tell us about money laundering? </strong></p><br><p>The pair discuss: how these shop fronts work for laundering criminal funds and how the data can help us see the full picture.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Producer: Matthew Dunne-Miles</p><p>Editor: Dominic Delargy</p><p>____________________________________</p><br><p><strong>The Laundry </strong>podcast explores the complex world of <strong>financial crime</strong>, <strong>anti-money laundering (AML)</strong>, <strong>compliance</strong>, <strong>sanctions</strong>, and <strong>global financial regulation</strong>.</p><br><p>Hosted by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodevand/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Marit Rødevand</strong></a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fredrik-riiser-596b22129/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Fredrik Riiser</strong></a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlycka/?originalSubdomain=no" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Robin Lycka</strong></a>, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from <strong>banking</strong>, <strong>fintech</strong>, <strong>regulatory bodies</strong>, and <strong>investigative journalism</strong>.</p><br><p>Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.</p><br><p>The Laundry is proudly produced by <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357c3/shows/61d2e6951b91cf0012c357bf/episodes/strise.ai" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strise</a>.</p><br><p>Get in touch at:<strong> [email protected]</strong></p><br><p>Subscribe to our newsletter, <strong>Fresh Laundry</strong>,<a href="https://www.strise.ai/the-laundry-podcast" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> here</a>.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>