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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2025 · 40 MIN

Greatest Hits: A European fintech exposed as a billion dollar fraud

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As a summer treat, we're bringing you some of the *top performing* episodes of The Laundry to date!This is a story about the wild rise and crushing fall of the tech giant, Wirecard, that was exposed as a billion dollar accounting fraud. It raises big questions about corporate fraud, money laundering and the need for strong financial regulations.In this episode (originally aired July 2022) your expert hosts, Marit Rodevand and Fredrik Riiser, are joined by Dan McCrum, investigative reporter and author of Money Men, to discuss: how a European fintech was exposed as a billion dollar fraudThe panel break down: Dan's investigations into Wirecard, the rollercoaster impact on his life, and what lessons have been learned from this case.Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: [email protected] The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests of this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the podcast hosts, The Laundry team, or Strise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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As a summer treat, we're bringing you some of the *top performing* episodes of The Laundry to date!This is a story about the wild rise and crushing fall of the tech giant, Wirecard, that was exposed as a billion dollar accounting fraud. It raises big questions about corporate fraud, money laundering and the need for strong financial regulations.In this episode (originally aired July 2022) your expert hosts, Marit Rodevand and Fredrik Riiser, are joined by Dan McCrum, investigative reporter and author of Money Men, to discuss: how a European fintech was exposed as a billion dollar fraudThe panel break down: Dan's investigations into Wirecard, the rollercoaster impact on his life, and what lessons have been learned from this case.Subscribe to our newsletter, Fresh Laundry, here____________________________________The Laundry podcast explores the complex world of financial crime, anti-money laundering (AML), compliance, sanctions, and global financial regulation.Hosted by Marit Rødevand, Fredrik Riiser, and Robin Lycka, each episode features in-depth conversations with leading experts from banking, fintech, regulatory bodies, and investigative journalism.Tune in as we dissect headline news, unpack regulatory trends, and examine the real-world consequences of non-compliance — all through a uniquely compliance-focused lens.The Laundry is proudly produced by Strise.Get in touch at: [email protected] The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests of this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, opinions, or positions of the podcast hosts, The Laundry team, or Strise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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