UK Financial Intelligence Unit

The UKFIU Podcast

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The UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU), housed within the National Crime Agency, has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating financial intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime. SARs alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing and are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wider range of criminal activity. These educational podcasts are part of the UKFIU’s new digital presence delivering a smarter approach to fighting crime, in line with UKFIU priorities o...

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Episode 4: UKFIU-led project focuses on the financial flows associated with online child sexual abuse 11.12.2020 27:17

The fourth in the series of UKFIU podcasts focuses on a specific international project led by the UKFIU alongside the financial intelligence units of Australia and the Philippines. This project focused on online child sexual abuse and exploitation and on the financial flows associated with it. Panelists in the podcast feature representatives from the UKFIU, the Australian and Philippines FIUs and...

Episode 3: What makes a good quality SAR? 20.11.2020 16:57

In this episode we hear from law enforcement agencies and get their views on what, in their opinion, makes a good quality Suspicious Activity Report (SAR). We get their thoughts on the value of such financial intelligence and what reporters could be doing to help maximum benefit to law enforcement. For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fxkdP8M6Z0&lis...

Episode 2: How SARs reporters can help combat Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking 24.09.2020 21:04

The latest UKFIU podcast looks at modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) and the importance of SARs information in this. Reporters are in a unique position to help combat this crime. Panellists from the UKFIU and the NCA Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Unit discuss what assists law enforcement and helps to safeguard victims. For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtub...

Episode 1: SARs Frequently Asked Questions 27.07.2020 18:58

The UKFIU’s first podcast focuses on the SARs Frequently Asked Questions document aimed at helping reporters submit good quality SARs to provide maximum benefit to law enforcement. For the subtitled version of this episode go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwBpOZLADaM&list=PLvYg7_Lx5KSovJ8R2OTP29a_P2ezxR1iy