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‘Collared’ Episode 3: Former IRS-CI boss Jim Lee on three decades of fincrime investigations, and how FATF greylists work

By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent

HOW fincrime policing has changed over the last three decades and an explainer on the FATF (Financial Action Task Force) ‘grey list’ takes centre stage in Episode 3 of ‘Collared’.

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The latest podcast from AML Intelligence features an in-depth interview with Jim Lee, former Chief at IRS-CI (Criminal Investigation).

The law enforcement agency investigates U.S. tax violations and related financial crimes, such as money laundering and cybercrimes.

Mr Lee led the more than 3,000 employees at IRS-CI, overseeing some of the largest investigations in the agency’s history.

He discusses his three decades working at the IRS-CI – how he rose from a special agent to the organisation’s Chief, and the rapid technology shifts which he had to adjust to.

In addition, Paul O’Donoghue, AML Intelligences Senior Correspondent, examines the FATF ‘Grey’ and ‘Black’ Lists.

In this explainer, listeners will learn how the two lists work, their economic implications, and what the designation really means for a country’s reputation. 

‘Collared’ has already gone global, with downloads in more than 60 countries since its launch last week.

The two-episode omnibus featured a special interview with Elisa de Anda Madrazo, President of the FATF, as her time at the organisation draws to a close.

Additionally, it featured an explainer on narco-states and an interview with Beth Harris, head of fincrime at the UK’s FCA (Financial Conduct Authority), on the dangers posed by ‘finfluencers’.

Both episodes are available now on:

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