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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.
Unknown Host hosts The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius, a business show with 17 episodes published.
The red flags were there. Why didn't anybody stop it? The Zondo Commission exposed far more than corruption — it exposed the weaknesses of the systems meant to prevent it. This episode explores the AML lessons hidden wit
Body language, deception detection, and the signals liars can't hide. Can you really spot a liar? In this fascinating episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius sits down with internationally renowned body language expert
In South Africa, terrorism hasn’t historically taken the form of large-scale, frequent attacks like you’d see in places affected by groups like ISIS or Al-Qaeda. Instead, the threat is lower in frequency but still very r
Governments seize tons of drugs every year — yet the global drug trade continues to expand. Why? In this episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius examines what actually works in the fight against drug trafficking. From
In the first 2026 episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius speaks to veteran investigator Chad Thomas about how organised crime in South Africa has evolved into structured, corporate-style enterprises. From a billion-ra
Discover what FSIs can do (and should do) but don't do, to fight crime. This episode with Oonagh van den Berg of Raw Compliance takes a bold step in re-looking at how we comply with our AML regulatory requirements. Oonag
Lifestyle audits are symbolically unsubstantial. Lifestyle audits can be extremely valuable, especially considering the high level of crime within the public sector, and South Africa is a notable example. Many public dep
Rethinking the RBA, AML effectiveness, and UBO failures. In this hard-hitting episode, Dawn Pretorius is joined by seasoned financial-crime expert Pieter Rossouw to unpack whether our global AML systems are truly fightin
Where technology, crime, and compliance collide. A sharp, investigative podcast that exposes how technology is reshaping the global fight against money laundering. Hosted by Dawn Pretorius, The Laundromat tackles the fas
A candid, insider view of AML’s wins, failures and future. ✅ South Africa’s greylisting journey — are we really out of the woods? ✅ The rise of scams as a global, multi-billion-dollar industry. ✅ The real challenges face
Hawala is more than a remittance tool - it's a silent counter-economy. Rooted in ancient trust-based systems, the hawala system allows funds to travel across borders without ever entering the formal financial system. For
The empty vessels that are moving billions of dollars supporting criminals. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s both mysterious and infuriating: the use of shell companies, which involves secret wealth, glo
According to the World Justice Project, 2024 marked the seventh consecutive year of global rule-of-law decline. From South Africa to the United States, from Europe to Latin America, the trends are worrying… and the conse
Don't give me rules, give outcomes; don't ask for risk assessments. This episode explores the effectiveness or otherwise of rules-based legislation versus principles-based legislation intended for anti-money laundering.
Don't give me rules, give outcomes; don't ask for risk assessments. This episode explores the effectiveness or otherwise of rules-based legislation versus principles-based legislation intended for anti-money laundering.
In this thought-provoking episode, financial integrity expert Dawn Pretorius and Professor Louis de Koker delve into the complex world of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF); its origins, effectiveness, and the uninte
In this thought-provoking episode, financial integrity expert Dawn Pretorius and Professor Louis de Koker delve into the complex world of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF); its origins, effectiveness, and the uninte
In this episode, we dive into the intricate connections between politics, the rule of law, and global economics—where money laundering plays a central role. From corporate power and tax havens to the unintended consequen
In this episode, we dive into the intricate connections between politics, the rule of law, and global economics—where money laundering plays a central role. From corporate power and tax havens to the unintended consequen
Episode 1 of The Laundromat dives deep into the world of money laundering, exposing the staggering scale of financial crime across the globe. From major banking scandals like TD Bank’s involvement in laundering fentanyl
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The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius is hosted by Unknown Host. The show is categorised under Business (culture) and has published 17 episodes.
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