Financial Crime Weekly Episode 156

Financial Crime Weekly Podcast · May 11, 2025 · 27m

Hello, and welcome to episode 156 of the Financial Crime Weekly Podcast, I’m Chris Kirkbride. In this week’s episode, we explore major developments in financial crime and global enforcement. The European Union is advancing its 17th sanctions package against Russia, coordinating with the US amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions, while OFAC targets cyber scam operators and tightens sanctions on Iranian oil importers. The UK has amended export controls, reinforced financial penalties, and sanctioned Russia’s shadow fleet as part of broader efforts to uphold financial sanctions. Meanwhile, an…