The UKFIU Podcast

In this episode, panellists from the NCA, Serious Fraud Office (SFO), and City of London Police (CoLP) discuss the fraud and corruption landscape in the UK and overseas, typical indicators of bribery and corruption and outline how their organisations are working to tackle these threats. This episode also features an opening introduction from Baroness Hodge, the government’s Anti-Corruption Champion.

The guidance mention within this podcast which may be of interest to listeners can be accessed via the following links:

Independent Review of Disclosure and Fraud Offences: update July 2025 (Jonathan Fisher KC Part 2 Review) – https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-review-of-disclosure-and-fraud-offences-part-2-updates/independent-review-of-disclosure-and-fraud-offences-update-july-2025

Indicators of Foreign Bribery Guidance - https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/who-we-are/publications/783-indicators-of-foreign-bribery/file

Acronyms
NGOs – Non-governmental organisations
HMG - His Majesty’s Government
REIT – Real Estate Investment Trust
KC – King’s Counsel 
FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation
DPA’s – Deferred Prosecution Agreement
AFP – Australian Federal Police
PEPs – Politically Exposed Person
MP – Member of Parliament
NDA – Non-disclosure agreement

For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/HtjRjcOqzFg

In this episode, panellists from the UKFIU, HMRC and a real estate agency address money laundering and suspicious activity in the real estate and letting agency sector. The podcast includes discussions of potential red flags for reporters in the sector and positive law enforcement outcome that have resulted from Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs)

HMRC have published guidance that may be of use to professionals within the real estate and letting agency sector. These can be accessed via the following link - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/anti-money-laundering-communication-resources?&utm_source=fiu&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=amls

Acronyms
NRA – National Risk Assessment

For the subtitled version of this podcast episode go to: https://youtu.be/k_ISeiJisuY

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

WARNING: This post contains references to child sexual abuse

In 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 abuse
If 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 services
Under 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.uk
Survivors 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

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 Network
ARIN – Asset Recovery Inter-agency Network
FATF – Financial Action Task Force
MLA – Mutual Legal Assistance
ILOR – International Letter of Request
UKCA – UK Central Authority

For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://youtu.be/zZmPCR3jBtc