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Seize & Desist
Hosted by Asset Reality · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to Seize & Desist - the first podcast to explore the fascinating and complex world of seized assets.In this show, Asset Reality co-founder and CEO Aidan Larkin will be joined by some of the industry’s most influential and renowned experts to discuss their perspectives on the latest headlines, trends and challenges shaping the future of global asset recovery. They’ll explore how asset recovery impacts individuals and organisations alike and how it's evolving to keep pace with emerging technological advancements like cryptocurrencies, NFTs and other virtual assets.Whether you're new to the world of seized asset recovery or a seasoned practitioner, join us inside the world of asset recovery and uncover the stories shaping its future.Subscribe to be the first to hear new episodes of Seize & Desist.Connect with Asset Reality on social media:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asset-reality/ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/asset_reality Stay up-to-date with the
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What is Seize & Desist about?
Welcome to Seize & Desist - the first podcast to explore the fascinating and complex world of seized assets. In this show, Asset Reality co-founder and CEO Aidan Larkin will be joined by some of the industry’s most influential and renowned experts to discuss their perspectives on the latest headlines, trends and challenges shaping the future of global asset recovery.
Who hosts Seize & Desist?
Seize & Desist is hosted by Asset Reality. The show has published 40 episodes to date.
What has Seize & Desist covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Ep 38: Inside the Additional Protocol to the Warsaw Convention" (24 September 2026, 52 minutes), "Ep 36: Beyond the Figures: Measuring What Matters in Asset Recovery" (31 July 2026, 45 minutes), and "Ep.35: Dirty Money Wins with Oliver Bullough and Jason Sandoval" (30 June 2026, 47 minutes).
How often does Seize & Desist publish?
Seize & Desist publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 40 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Seize & Desist?
Booking probability for Seize & Desist is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Seize & Desist requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Seize & Desist's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Seize & Desist?
The strongest fits for Seize & Desist are Courts, Police & Public Safety and Law & Legal Services. Seize & Desist has a technology audience.
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Jul 31, 202645 minS1What happens to a seized mafia asset after the headlines fade? Dr Amber Phillips, Senior Lecturer in Criminology at UWE Bristol, has spent her career chasing that answer, starting with fieldwork in Calabria alongside...
Jun 30, 202647 minS1<p>Oliver Bullough has written three books on how dirty money moves around the world. His single biggest finding is so low-tech it almost sounds like a joke. Jason Sandoval, former DEA special agent and Asset Reality’s...
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Oliver Bullough has written three books on how dirty money moves around the world. His single biggest finding is so low-tech it almost sounds like a joke. Jason Sandoval, former DEA special agent and Asset Reality’s...
Apr 29, 202648 minS1<p>Jill Thomas speaks with Tristram Hicks about why cash seizure is one of the most powerful tools available to law enforcement and what it takes to build asset recovery systems that deliver at scale. As one of the lead...
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Apr 2, 202646 minS1<p>Aidan Larkin speaks with Tara Kavanaugh, a federal investigator with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and liaison to the FBI's dark‑web opioid task force. Tara draws on a career spanning HUMINT work in the...
Feb 4, 202650 minS1<p>Aidan Larkin sits down with Sal Melki, Deputy Director at the UK’s National Crime Agency and senior leader at the National Economic Crime Centre, to unpack how illicit finance really works today, from local cash...
Dec 20, 20258 minS1<p>This episode was originally recorded for Times Radio on 13th November 2025.</p><p><br></p><p>In this special bonus episode, Aidan Larkin joins Hugo Rifkind on Times Radio to discuss what happens after a major seizure...
Dec 5, 20251h 3mS1<p>Aidan Larkin sits down with Erin West and Detective Matthew Hogan of Operation Shamrock to unpack the global 'scamdemic' that’s devastating victims and fuelling organised crime, exploring the human cost behind...
Nov 25, 202535 minS1<p>Aidan Larkin talks with Canadian lawyer Jessica Stansfield about the evolving landscape of digital asset recovery. From tackling cryptocurrency fraud to navigating the complexities of tracing assets on the...
Episode #29
Ep. 29: A New Era of Economic Crime Control
Nov 20, 202555 minS1<p>What does it take to fight economic crime on a global scale? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Seize and Desist, Aidan Larkin speaks with Adrian Searle, former director of the National Economic Crime Centre...
Nov 13, 202554 minS1<p>When billions in dirty money move through hidden pipelines, who stops it? </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Aidan Larkin speaks with investigative journalist and co-founder of the Organized Crime and Corruption...
Episode #27
Ep. 27: Tracking the Changing Face of Fraud
Nov 3, 202556 minS1<p>In this conversation, Aidan Larkin sits down with Rich Lebel, Director of the Transaction Record Analysis Center (TRAC), to unpack the strategies law enforcement uses to stay ahead of digital money laundering and...
Oct 29, 202552 minS1<p>In this episode of Seize and Desist, Aidan is joined by Nils von Schoenaich-Carolath (Chief Growth Officer at Tradias) to explore the challenges governments face when liquidating seized digital assets. They unpack...
Oct 10, 202554 minS1<p>In this episode, Aidan speaks with Carmel King, Partner at Grant Thornton UK, about the role of insolvency practitioners and liquidators in recovering assets lost to fraud and financial crime, especially in the...
Sep 30, 202555 minS1<p>In this conversation, Aidan Larkin sits down with Dr. Max Bernt (TaxBit) to explore the future of asset recovery in a digital-first world. They dive into how data aggregation, crypto, and stablecoins are transforming...
Sep 16, 202546 minS1<p>In this conversation, Aidan Larkin sits down with Alison Jimenez, President of Dynamic Securities Analytics and AML expert witness, to unpack the realities of crypto crime, the challenges it poses for asset recovery...
Sep 8, 20251h 6mS1<p>In this conversation, Aidan Larkin explores the complexities of international money laundering with Miles Johnson, investigative reporter for the Financial Times and author of Chasing Shadows (2023)...
Aug 20, 202552 minS1<p>In this conversation, host Aidan Larkin discusses Interpol’s pivotal role in global law enforcement with Nick Court, the Assistant Director at Interpol's Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre. They explore the...
Aug 1, 202539 minS1<p>In this episode, host Aidan Larkin delves into the intricate world of FATF compliance with Liz Lees, the former national coordinator for the Cayman Islands. They explore the unique challenges smaller jurisdictions...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Seize & Desist. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Oliver Bullough
author of Butler to the World and Moneyland
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Hugo Rifkind
Columnist and Leader Writer, The Times and Times Radio
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Erin West
Learning and Support Teacher, Assistant Principal Curriculum and Instruction, SPA Manager Policy and Advocacy
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Alison Jimenez
economist and financial-crime expert, Dynamic Securities Analytics
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