Episode 995: How criminal gangs are using the Ukraine war to launder money

Ukrainian money laundering outfits established across Europe since the outbreak of war have become a major target of polices forces both here and across member states.

Cash-wealthy criminal gangs have been using the war and the cash couriers who have spotted a gap in the market to transport money in return for cryptocurrency.

Nicola speaks with Niall Donald about the garda efforts to tackle a new wave of money laundering.

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Crime World, with Nicola Tallant, is an Irish podcast about criminals, drugs and the sins of the underworld. Discussing the real stories, and the real people, behind the grisly headlines.

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