Episode 98: Anti-Money Laundering with John Cassara

Sep 23

Written By Leah Wietholter, MBA, CFE, PI, CPA

In this season of The Data Sleuth Podcast, titled "From Numbers to Narratives," guest host Justin Burns, tackles topics including FBI Investigations, Anti-Money Laundering, Family Fraud, IRS Investigations, and more. In each episode, Justin is joined by an industry expert to help tell the story behind the numbers and explore the latest in fraud detection and prevention.

In today’s episode we discuss Anti Money Laundering Tactics with John Cassara. In this episode, Justin and John discuss:

· The impact of money laundering on the economy.

· Common methods criminals employ to launder money.

· Tactics being used to combat money laundering.

· Why China is currently the largest money laundering threat to the global economy

GUEST BIO

John Cassara began his 26-year U.S. government career as a CIA Case Officer during the Cold War. He later served as a Treasury Special Agent in both the U.S. Secret Service and US Customs Service where he investigated money laundering, trade fraud and international smuggling. He was an undercover arms dealer for two years. Assigned overseas, he developed expertise in Middle East money laundering, value transfer and underground financial systems. Since his retirement, he has lectured in the United States and around the world on a variety transnational crime issues. He has been a consultant for government and industry and has testified as an expert witness before Congressional committees. He is on the Board of Directors of Global Financial Integrity and the International Coalition Against Illicit Economies. He is a fellow at George Mason University’s Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Corruption Center (TraCCC). Mr. Cassara has authored many articles and six books, his most recent being China Specified Unlawful Activities: CCP Inc., Transnational Crime and Money Laundering.

Email: john@johncassara.com

Website: johncassara.com

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