E50: Combining intelligence and sanctions: Uncovering the next move of criminals

Join us as we sit down with Jørgen Holmlund, who brings over 25 years of experience in intelligence, to discuss sanctions and intelligence work. This episode is brought to you in partnership with Penningtvättsdagarna – Sweden's largest event for AML/CFT professionals, taking place on May 3-4 in Stockholm. In this episode, we explore the ever-changing world of sanctions and look at Russia's recent steps to circumvent EU and US sanctions. We also delve into the current status of intelligence work, the most worrying trends Jørgen and the intelligence community see, and how to utilise technology to stay ahead of criminals.Finally, we'll explore what recommendations Jørgen has for privately owned companies, banks and regulated companies.Tune in now to hear this important conversation.From this episode, you'll learn:00:00 - 04:56 What is the main motive behind imposing sanctions, and what has been the effect?04:56 - 07:57 What steps has Russia taken since 2014 to circumvent EU and US sanctions? 07:57 - 11:36 Where have sanctions worked as intended, and why were they successful?11:36 - 17:55 What are the current trends in intelligence work?17:55 - 25:17 How do we utilise technology to help?25:17 - 31:00 What are the most worrying trends the intelligence community sees?31:00 - 38:52 How do we stay ahead of the next move of the criminals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.