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The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius

The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius

By: Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard
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AML on the move. Money laundering is more prolific than ever. Legislation and AML initiatives continue to respond. But does it make a difference? The Laundromat is an unfiltered deep dive into the shadowy world of money laundering and its far-reaching consequences. From billion-dollar scandals in global banking to cybercriminal networks exploiting digital loopholes, we expose the intricate methods criminals use to clean dirty money. Each episode unpacks real-life cases—some shocking, some audacious—that reveal the hidden connections between financial crime, corruption, and economic instability. But it’s not just about the criminals; we also examine the regulators, the laws, and the ongoing battle to stay ahead of ever-evolving laundering techniques. This podcast is a must-listen for forensic accountants, AML specialists, cybercrime investigators, and anyone curious about the dark side of global finance. We bring in experts to discuss the red flags, failures in AML enforcement, and how AI and blockchain forensics are changing the game. Why does money laundering persist despite intense scrutiny? What are the biggest risks ahead? And most importantly, how does this impact ordinary people? Join us as we pull back the curtain on a world where trillions move in the shadows—because understanding financial crime is the first step to fighting it.Solid Gold Podcasts #BeHeard Economics Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Zondo Files

    The Zondo Files
    Jun 19 2026
    The red flags were there. Why didn't anybody stop it?

    The Zondo Commission exposed far more than corruption — it exposed the weaknesses of the systems meant to prevent it. This episode explores the AML lessons hidden within South Africa's state capture saga, including PEP risk, consulting fee abuse, governance failures, and the role of professional firms and financial institutions. The real question is not how state capture happened, but why so many controls failed to detect it. Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn · The Shepherds of Inequality · Beyond Play
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    14 mins
  • Lies, Tells, and Body Language with David Allan

    Lies, Tells, and Body Language with David Allan
    Jun 19 2026
    Body language, deception detection, and the signals liars can't hide.

    Can you really spot a liar? In this fascinating episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius sits down with internationally renowned body language expert David Allen to separate fact from fiction in deception detection. From eye movements and nervous gestures to interview techniques used by law enforcement, David explains how behavioural analysis can reveal discomfort, concealment, and potential deception. He shares real-world cases involving criminal investigations, false reports, and leadership environments, while exploring why body language is never about a single "tell" but a pattern of clues. The discussion also examines the role of AI, the importance of establishing behavioural baselines, and how investigators, compliance professionals, and business leaders can use these skills to ask better questions and uncover the truth. Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn · The Shepherds of Inequality · Beyond Play
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    25 mins
  • Under the Radar: Terrorism and Security in South Africa

    Under the Radar: Terrorism and Security in South Africa
    May 20 2026
    In South Africa, terrorism hasn’t historically taken the form of large-scale, frequent attacks like you’d see in places affected by groups like ISIS or Al-Qaeda. Instead, the threat is lower in frequency but still very real — and evolving.

    Organised crime networks are deeply entrenched. These networks — while not terrorist in nature — can overlap with terrorism in terms of smuggling routes, forged documents, and illicit financing. SA is a transit point, a funding node, and a recruitment ground. How do we manage this? Connect with Dawn on LinkedIn · The Shepherds of Inequality · Beyond Play
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    20 mins
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