The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius

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Episodes 15

Avg. Duration 25m

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Since Feb 2025

Latest Episode May 2026

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

S1E15 Under the Radar: Terrorism and Security in South Africa

May 20, 2026 19m

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…

S1E14 Drugs move. Money wins | Why financial flows (not drug seizures) describe the global drug war

Feb 25, 2026 18m

Governments seize tons of drugs every year — yet the global drug trade continues to expand. Why? In this episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius examines what actually works in the fight against…

S1E13 How organised crime professionalised in South Africa | Chad Thomas

Feb 25, 2026 27m

In the first 2026 episode of The Laundromat, Dawn Pretorius speaks to veteran investigator Chad Thomas about how organised crime in South Africa has evolved into structured, corporate-style…

S1E12 Are we fighting crime or ticking boxes? | Oonagh van den Berg

Dec 19, 2025 40m

Discover what FSIs can do (and should do) but don't do, to fight crime. This episode with Oonagh van den Berg of Raw Compliance takes a bold step in re-looking at how we comply with our AML…

S1E11 A lifestyle audit is just a piece of paper. Why bother?

Dec 18, 2025 21m

Lifestyle audits are symbolically unsubstantial. Lifestyle audits can be extremely valuable, especially considering the high level of crime within the public sector, and South Africa is a notable…

S1E10 Are we fighting crime or feeding the system? | Pieter Rossouw

Nov 17, 2025 52m

Rethinking the RBA, AML effectiveness, and UBO failures. In this hard-hitting episode, Dawn Pretorius is joined by seasoned financial-crime expert Pieter Rossouw to unpack whether our global AML…

S1E9 The Compliance Crunch: Tech, Risk & Regulation | Jonnie Davis

Nov 17, 2025 43m

Where technology, crime, and compliance collide. A sharp, investigative podcast that exposes how technology is reshaping the global fight against money laundering. Hosted by Dawn Pretorius, The…

S1E8 Grey list, global scams, and AML realities | Bela Carvalho-Olivier

Oct 03, 2025 32m

A candid, insider view of AML’s wins, failures and future. ✅ South Africa’s greylisting journey — are we really out of the woods? ✅ The rise of scams as a global, multi-billion-dollar industry. ✅…

S1E7 Hawala: The Invisible Artery of Illicit Finance

Oct 01, 2025 13m

Hawala is more than a remittance tool - it's a silent counter-economy. Rooted in ancient trust-based systems, the hawala system allows funds to travel across borders without ever entering the…

S1E6 The Shame of Shell Companies

Aug 13, 2025 12m

The empty vessels that are moving billions of dollars supporting criminals. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s both mysterious and infuriating: the use of shell companies, which…

S1E5 Is the Rule of Law Crumbling?

Aug 13, 2025 9m

According to the World Justice Project, 2024 marked the seventh consecutive year of global rule-of-law decline. From South Africa to the United States, from Europe to Latin America, the trends are…

S1E4 Tick-a-box vs Outcomes - are documented risk assessments necessary?

Jun 23, 2025 30m

Don't give me rules, give outcomes; don't ask for risk assessments. This episode explores the effectiveness or otherwise of rules-based legislation versus principles-based legislation intended for…

S1E3 FATF: Fighting Financial Crime or Fueling Illusions?

May 13, 2025 34m

In this thought-provoking episode, financial integrity expert Dawn Pretorius and Professor Louis de Koker delve into the complex world of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF); its origins,…

S1E2 Politics, Rule of Law and Tax

Feb 28, 2025 14m

In this episode, we dive into the intricate connections between politics, the rule of law, and global economics—where money laundering plays a central role. From corporate power and tax havens to the…

S1E1 Money Laundering in all its glory

Feb 28, 2025 18m

Episode 1 of The Laundromat dives deep into the world of money laundering, exposing the staggering scale of financial crime across the globe. From major banking scandals like TD Bank’s involvement in…

Frequently Asked Questions

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The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius has published 15 episodes since February 2025, covering topics in Business, Documentary.

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The Laundromat with Dawn Pretorius is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 25m.

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