Bribe, Swindle or Steal

Latest Episodes:

Anti-Bribery Efforts in Saudi Arabia Oct 30, 2019

Show notes

Sam Eversman with KsaUsaLegal in Riyadh talks about current anti-bribery efforts in Saudi Arabia, recently relaxed restrictions for women travelers and what, if anything, we can take away from the 2017 incarceration of the Saudi elite at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

A Conversation with SABIC in Riyadh Oct 23, 2019

Show notes

Danielle Cannata, Senior Counsel, International Trade at SABIC, talks about some of the challenges, surprises and successes arising out of doing business in Saudi Arabia.

The Death of Sergei Magnitsky Oct 11, 2019

Show notes

We're not posting a new podcast next week. Our fantastic editor, Brad Shoemaker of Creative Zombie Studios, is getting married this weekend and is busy with more important things! Instead, we're reposting Brad's favorite TRACE podcast: "The Death of Sergei Magnitsky".

We'll be back next week with an interview from Riyadh.

Ransomware Oct 09, 2019

Show notes

Renee Dudley of ProPublica discusses her fascinating research into the unsettling world of ransomware: how it works, the role that "recovery services" play and where the ransom money ends up.

The U.S. College Admissions Scandal Oct 02, 2019

Show notes

Jonathan Turner, Vice President, Ethics & Compliance, at Smith & Nephew in Memphis, discusses the admissions scandal that has rattled several top-tier U.S. universities and ties some of the lessons learned back to the work of compliance professionals.

Fraud and Lying in Las Vegas Sep 25, 2019

Show notes

Author Jim Rossi discusses the widespread, relatively low-dollar cons he uncovered in his book "Cleantech Con Artists" set in Las Vegas.

The Role of AI in Anti-Bribery Efforts Sep 18, 2019

Show notes

On today's podcast, we speak with Merritt Smith of TRACE. Merritt has expertise in data science and public policy and the intersection of the two fields. We talk about how AI can support anti-bribery compliance and risk assessments, but also whether the advantages of AI have been overstated and underdelivered.

Imprisoned in China Sep 11, 2019

Show notes

Peter Humphrey and his wife were well-respected compliance professionals active in China when they were arrested, tried and imprisoned for two years.

Primer on Money Laundering Sep 04, 2019

Show notes

A 22-year veteran of Treasury and consultant to the Dept. of Justice, John Madinger sheds light on some of the money laundering schemes he has uncovered and why the Breaking Bad car wash scheme probably wouldn't have worked.

Enron and "The Smartest Guys in the Room" Aug 28, 2019

Show notes