The UKFIU Podcast

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), housed within the National Crime Agency, has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime. SARs alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing and are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wider range of criminal activity. These educational podcasts are part of the UKFIU’s new digital presence delivering a smarter approach to fighting crime, in line with UKFIU priorities of reducing harm, protecting the integrity of the UK economy and ensuring that there are no safe spaces for economic crime or terrorism financing.

The UKFIU Podcast is a business podcast hosted by UK Financial Intelligence Unit, with 31 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

UK Financial Intelligence Unit hosts The UKFIU Podcast, a business show with 31 episodes published.

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  The UKFIU Podcast

  Episode 31: Op MACHINIZE 2 part 2 - From intelligence to enforcement

  Sep 8, 202624 min

  In the second part of this two-part series focusing on Op MACHINIZE 2, panellists discuss how the operation went, the positive outcomes of law enforcement action, including reflections for future operations. This episode includes panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and Nationwide (representing the banking sector). Op MACHINIZE 2 was a multi-agency law enforcement operation focusing on money laundering through cash intensive businesses on the highstreet. Acronyms CBML – Cash Based Money Laundering ROCUs – Regional Organised Crime Units PCSOs – Police Community Support Officer For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/fZvFgkDI4hE

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  Episode 30: Op MACHINIZE 2 part 1 - Building the intelligence picture

  Sep 2, 202626 min

  In the first part of this two-part series focusing on Op MACHINIZE 2, panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), Companies House, National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) and the NCA’s data fusion team discuss the work that went into planning the operation. Op MACHINIZE 2 focused on money laundering through cash intensive businesses in the highstreet and this required a multi-agency approach with intelligence and coordination from multiple teams. Listen to learn how this was achieved. Acronyms ROCU – Regional Organised Crime Units SARs – Suspicious Activity Reports SOC – Serious and Organised Crime For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/fZvFgkDI4hE

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  Episode 29: Inside the Fight Against Bribery and Corruption - Special Edition

  Jul 7, 202627 min

  In this episode, panellists from the NCA, Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and City of London Police (CoLP) discuss the fraud and corruption landscape in the UK and overseas, typical indicators of bribery and corruption and outline how their organisations are working to tackle these threats. This episode also features an opening introduction from Baroness Hodge, the government’s Anti-Corruption Champion. The guidance mention within this podcast which may be of interest to listeners can be accessed via the following links: Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: update July 2025 (Jonathan Fisher KC Part 2 Review) – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-disclosure-and-fraud-offences-part-2-updates/independent-review-of-disclosure-and-fraud-offences-update-july-2025 Indicators of Foreign Bribery Guidance - https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/who-we-are/publications/783-indicators-of-foreign-bribery/file Acronyms NGOs – Non-governmental organisations HMG - His Majesty’s Government REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust KC – King’s Counsel FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation DPA’s – Deferred Prosecution Agreement AFP – Australian Federal Police PEPs – Politically Exposed Person MP – Member of Parliament NDA – Non-disclosure agreement For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/HtjRjcOqzFg

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  Episode 28: Combatting Money Laundering in the Real Estate and Letting Agency Sector

  May 12, 202632 min

  In this episode, panellists from the UKFIU, HMRC and a real estate agency address money laundering and suspicious activity in the real estate and letting agency sector. The podcast includes discussions of potential red flags for reporters in the sector and positive law enforcement outcome that have resulted from Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) HMRC have published guidance that may be of use to professionals within the real estate and letting agency sector. These can be accessed via the following link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-communication-resources?&utm_source=fiu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=amls Acronyms NRA – National Risk Assessment For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/k_ISeiJisuY

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  Episode 27: Payment Diversion Fraud in the Legal Sector

  Jan 20, 202635 minS0

  <p>In this episode, panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) and legal sector discuss the issue of Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF) in the legal sector, with a specific focus on legal professionals involved in conveyancing. This includes how PDF can impact the legal profession, and the collaboration and work of this sector and law enforcement in minimising and combatting this crime.</p><p> </p><p>NECC PDF factsheet - https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/who-we-are/publications/764-payment-diversion-fraud-infosheet</p><p> </p><p>For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/zzPkLb_VXNQ</p>

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