The UKFIU Podcast

Episode 27: Payment Diversion Fraud in the Legal Sector

In this episode, panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) and legal sector discuss the issue of Payment Diversion Fraud (PDF) in the legal sector, with a specific focus on legal professionals involved in conveyancing. This includes how PDF can impact the legal profession, and the collaboration and work of this sector and law enforcement in minimising and combatting this crime. NECC PDF factsheet - https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/who-we-are/publications/764-payment-diversion-fraud-infosheet For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/zzPkLb_VXNQ

Episode 26: Combatting CSA Livestreaming

WARNING: This post contains references to child sexual abuseIn this episode, panellists from the National Crime Agency (NCA) and NatWest Group discuss Child Sexual Abuse (CSA) livestreaming. This includes the actions being taken by law enforcement and reporters to combat this crime, potential indicators, and how to report if you have suspicions of CSA or money laundering linked to CSA.For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/z_FVVGoZNok Reporting child sexual abuseIf you are concerned that a child is at immediate risk of harm, call 999.Concerns of child sexual abuse should be reported to Police by calling 101.Under 18 year olds can also report online sexual abuse or grooming to the National Crime Agency’s CEOP Safety Centre: www.ceop.police.uk Support servicesUnder 18 year olds can talk to Childline confidentially, at any time, by calling 0800 1111 or chat online to a counsellor by visiting www.childline.org.uk/get-support/contacting-childline/Adults who experienced sexual abuse as child and would like to talk to someone about it can contact the National Association for People Abused in Childhood on 0808 801 0331 or by visiting https://napac.org.ukSurvivors UK runs the National Male Survivors Online Helpline – a webchat and SMS service for men, boys and non-binary people who have experienced sexual abuse at any time in their lives. www.survivorsuk.org/ways-we-can-help/If you are concerned about your own sexual thoughts, feelings or behaviour towards children, speak in confidence to Stop It Now by visiting www.stopitnow.org.uk or contacting their confidential helpline on 0808 1000 900

Episode 25: International Co-Operation: CARIN and Asset Recovery Networks

In this episode, panellists from the UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) and Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) discuss the UK’s assumption of the CARIN presidency, the role of CARIN and the processes of UKFIU and CARIN in working with law enforcement in UK and CARIN member states.CARIN - Camden Asset Recovery Inter-agency NetworkARIN – Asset Recovery Inter-agency NetworkFATF – Financial Action Task ForceMLA – Mutual Legal AssistanceILOR – International Letter of RequestUKCA – UK Central AuthorityFor the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/zZmPCR3jBtc

Episode 24: Organised Immigration Crime: Illicit Finance

Episode 24Organised Immigration Crime: Illicit FinanceIn this episode, panellists from the National Crime Agency (NCA) address the illicit finance angle of Organised Immigration Crime (OIC). Panellists explain the current threat picture, how Informal Value Transfer Systems (IVTS) play a role in enabling this crime and the actions being taken by the NCA to disrupt organised crime groups involved in OIC.Read the special OIC SARs in Action issue - https://bit.ly/465AS37 OIC - Organised Immigration CrimeMSHT - Modern Slavery Human Trafficking IVTS - Informal Value Transfer Systems MLRs - Money Laundering RegulationsKRI - Kurdistan Region of IraqJMLIT – Joint Money Laundering Intelligence TaskforceMSB – Money Service BusinessFor the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibH5650JxXQ

Episode 23: Virtual Squatting

In this episode, this issue of virtual squatting is discussed by panellists from the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and Companies House. Panellists address what is virtual squatting and the role it plays in economic crime, potential signs that professionals should be aware of, and the positive outcomes that resulted from public-private partnership.JMLIT – Joint Money Laundering Intelligence TaskforceICAEW – Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesSAR – Suspicious Activity ReportEDD – Enhanced Due DiligenceFor the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ORYT3HHqDg