We take listeners on a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans who were on the frontline of many key events that have defined our world today, with perspectives on reform and key historical events you won't hear anywhere else.In Series 1 we sit down with leading white collar crime lawyer Jack Blum who tells us about his life's work during a period of huge geopolitical change and transformed global tax and financial systems. From the BCCI scandal, to Panamanian dictator Noriega's cocaine trafficking, to Lockheed Aircraft's overseas bribes - Jack was there.In Series 2: Richard Allen's passion was alternative music and he set up in the music business with his own record label, managing and touring with bands like Porcupine Tree. But a tax loophole took all of that away from him and he unexpectedly became a campaigner, taking on tax dodgers and the British authorities from his garden shed.
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Recent episodes include "#14 Tax avoidance: the musical" (2 April 2026, 16 minutes), "#13 The billion pound a year tax scam" (30 March 2026, 17 minutes), and "#12 The Francovich Claim" (20 March 2026, 20 minutes).
The Corruption Diaries publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 13 minutes across 60 episodes.
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The Corruption Diaries is a society podcast with 60 episodes published.
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Episode #14
<p>When Richard started trading online back in the early '90s, the internet was a shiny new thing. Since then, it's transformed the High Street. Tax abuse gave online retail an unfair head start. Combine that with...
Episode #13
<p>Richard Allen comes across a massive tax fraud that makes the Channel Islands loophole look like a tea party. He teams up with two more retailers whose businesses are being destroyed by it and they starts to apply...
Episode #12
<p>A lawyer from a swanky law firm helps Richard (pro bono) to sue HMRC, the UK tax authority for damages due to their slowness to act against the Channel Islands tax loophole and shut it down, resulting in the loss of...
Episode #11
<p>Richard Allen's fight goes all the way to the High Court and he's armed with two top barristers Valentina Sloane and Christopher Vajda, up against the Channel Islands and the UK's historic, unspoken hands-off...
<p>Richard has a breakthrough in his campaign against the Channel Islands tax loophole, saving the UK hundreds of millions of pounds a year in dodged taxes. But then his story takes a new twist...</p> <p>Music (in order...
Episode #9
<p>Richard realises he can't keep his business going any more, he gets 'lawyered up' and discovers that the European Commission is up for fighting against the UK.</p> <p>Music (in order of use) is courtesy of Cherry Red...
Episode #8
<p>Richard goes into battle against the Channel Islands tax loophole, the businesses taking advantage of it and the failure of the UK's tax authority to take action.</p> <p>Music (in order of use) is courtesy of Cherry...
Episode #7
<p>It was the early days of online retail, and sales were booming but Richard is being undercut by other businesses. Then he discovers the magical world of 'offshore fulfillment.'</p> <p>Music in order of use is...
Episode #6
<p>Richard's launch of his record label Delerium and his mail order business the Freak Emporium were going from strength to strength. But things started to get too much. And then something happened that threatened...
Episode #5
<p>Richard Allen manages to break free from his 9 to 5 office job to run a record label and tour with rock bands full time.</p> <p>The music used in order of use is Prelude by Moom and The Extasie by Psychomuzak...
Episode #4
<p>Richard Allen starts making records and is torn between his day job and his side hustle releasing music he loves.</p> <p>Delerium Records music used in this episode is courtesy of Cherry Red Records. Tracks in order...
<p>Music lover Richard Allen begins a career as an underground music journalist and band promoter.</p> <p>The music in this episode is courtesy of Cherry Red Records. In order of use: House In The Country by The...
Episode #2
<p>Richard Allen discovers the UK's underground music scene and starts exploring his love of music by attending free festivals all over England. </p> <p>The music in this episode is courtesy of Cherry Red Records. In...
Episode #1
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans with unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. In Series Two: Richard Allen's passion...
The Corruption Diaries
<p>The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans with their unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time.</p> <p>In Series Two: Richard...
Episode #44
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans. Unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. Jack Blum is one of the United States'...
Episode #43
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans. Unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. Jack Blum is one of the United States'...
Episode #42
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans. Unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. Jack Blum is one of the United States'...
Episode #41
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans. Unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. Jack Blum is one of the United States'...
Episode #40
The Corruption Diaries is a journey through the eyes of anti-corruption veterans. Unique perspectives on combating one of the most compelling ethical challenges of our time. Jack Blum is one of the United States'...
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