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NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": Redrawing the Risk Map: Evolving Business Threats and Due Diligence in Uncertain Markets

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · 11d

At the 2025 TRACE Forum, Kirk Foster of HII discusses how businesses can navigate evolving risks and strengthen compliance through Enterprise Risk Management (ERM). Learn how ERM can drive smarter decisions, increase efficiency, reduce redundancy, and support business growth.

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": Brass Tacks: Would You Call the Government to Make a Disclosure Today? If So, Why?

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · 18d

At the 2025 TRACE Forum, Chuck Duross of Morrison Foerster unpacks the DOJ’s evolving voluntary self-disclosure policies—from the FCPA Pilot Program to the 2025 Corporate Enforcement Policy. What are the real risks and rewards of self-disclosure today? Listen now: buff.ly/l1T5oHt

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": DOJ’s FCPA Docket: What’s Been Closed, What Continues and What Might That Tell Us for the Next Several Years?

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Oct 1

At the recent 2025 TRACE Forum, Billy Jacobson explores the DOJ’s shifting FCPA priorities—from its focus on “grand corruption” to prosecutorial uncertainty and statutes of limitation. In today’s unpredictable environment, what should companies expect, and how can they prepare? buff.ly/p6kR3fd

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

NEW Episode on TRACE Podcast: "Bribe, Swindle or Steal": Where’s the Cavalry: Global Anti-Corruption Efforts

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Sep 24

At the recent 2025 TRACE Forum, Nicola Bonucci reflected on 25 years of the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention, and examined uncertainties in FCPA guidance, political influence, and uneven enforcement—raising doubts about U.S. leadership and growing risks for companies. Listen: buff.ly/p6kR3fd

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Sep 17

Brand-new episodes featuring presentations straight from the #2025TRACEForum are coming soon to Podcast: Bribe, Swindle or Steal! Stay tuned in the coming weeks to hear key insights and highlights from this year’s sessions.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Sep 10

As the 2025 TRACE Annapolis Forum begins this Thursday, revisit our 2022 London Forum episode with author and journalist, @oliverbullough.bsky.social
on the UK’s role in financial crime, transparency vs. privacy, and lawsuits used to silence journalists. www.traceinternational.org/resources-po...

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Sep 3

With the 2025 TRACE Forum less than two weeks away, we’re revisiting a session from the 2022 TRACE London Forum featuring Leonid Volkov. In this episode, Leonid explores the role of corruption in Putin’s Russia, the impact of sanctions, and the toll corruption takes on the country. bit.ly/3rail3Z

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

Eugene Soltes, Author, and Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, describes his fascinating research into what motivates white collar criminals and how distance from their victims makes it easier.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Aug 27

In this 2017 episode, Eugene Soltes, Author, and Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School, shares his research into what motivates offenders and how distance from their victims can make wrongdoing feel easier. Listen now: bit.ly/3rail3Z

“Why They Do It”

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Aug 20

From tailoring content to keeping employees engaged, Karen Benson, of Energizer Holdings, shares practical tips for building effective compliance training in this 2019 episode. bit.ly/3rail3Z

We’ll also cover training at the 2025 TRACE Forum with Julia Symon of KBR—register today: bit.ly/4mjeQjD

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Aug 13

Misti Mukherjee, Partner at Extensio Law, examines DEI progress and setbacks in this 2024 episode: bit.ly/3rail3Z.

You can also hear from Misti at the 2025 TRACE Forum, 11–12 Sept. in Annapolis. Misti will discuss how clarity in language shapes inclusion. Learn more and register: bit.ly/4mjeQjD

Explores the world of financial crime—corruption, fraud, money laundering and sanctions through interviews with experts in the field.

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Aug 6

From stings and wiretaps to INTERPOL Red Notices—Chuck Duross, Global Co-Chair of the FCPA and Global Anti-Corruption Practice at Morrison Foerster and former head of the DOJ’s FCPA unit, shares how enforcement agencies build their cases in this 2018 episode. Listen now: bit.ly/3rail3Z

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jul 30

Nick McKenzie tells his role in exposing the Unaoil scandal in this 2017 episode. Listen: bit.ly/3rail3Z

There will also be a screening of "Bribe, Inc” at the 2025 TRACE Forum featuring Nick and TRACE’s Alexandra Wrage.

Learn more about the Forum: bit.ly/3rail3Z | "Bribe, Inc": bribeinc.com

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jul 23

This 2024 episode with Alison Taylor covers her book, "Higher Ground", explores contradictions in companies that claim to “do well by doing good”, and more: bit.ly/3rail3Z.

Also, check out this BriberyMatters post featuring Marc Schleifer and Alison on navigating anti-corruption: bit.ly/4f4MG8O

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jul 16

We’re revisiting a series produced by the @globalreportingcentre.org and @eicnetwork.bsky.social that dives into a trove of leaked documents exposing the inner workings of a powerful trust company in Jersey, Britain’s notorious tax haven—and the people who benefit from the shadows. bit.ly/4nCrMS3

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jul 9

This week we're revisiting an episode from 2024 featuring award-winning journalist and author, @dianabhenriques.bsky.social. In this episode, Diana discusses the traits of fraudsters and the menace of reputation laundering.

Available on the wherever you listen to podcasts. bit.ly/3rail3Z

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jun 25

During this episode from 2024, @melissagoldin.bsky.social, News Verification Reporter and Editor at The Associated Press, breaks down the spread of fake news and shares how to fight back with facts. Listen now: bit.ly/3rail3Z

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Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jun 18

As @alexandrawrage.bsky.social presents at VACI’s Asset Forfeiture Conference this week, we are revisiting her 2022 keynote on whistleblowers—their personal cost, their role in exposing financial crime, and the need to reframe how we talk about speaking up. Listen here: bit.ly/3rail3Z

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jun 11

This week, we're highlighting more stories of investigative journalism—covering everything from leaked financial records and regulatory blind spots to the spread of disinformation and the growing challenge of verifying truth in a digital age. info.traceinternational.org/bss-insider-...

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Jun 4

This week, we're revisiting an episode from 2022 with journalist and author, Paul Caruana Galizia. Paul provides background to the story through 2022—his mother Daphne’s work, the threats she faced, and the trials of her killers—plus the ongoing mission to protect press freedom. bit.ly/3rail3Z

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · May 28

In honor of today’s 2025 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting recipient announcement, we’re revisiting a 2022 episode on cross-border investigative journalism featuring past winners. Listen: bit.ly/3rail3Z
Learn more about the 2025 Prize and hear from the honorees: bit.ly/4dzv581

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · May 21

This week, we are revisiting a series exploring why people risk everything for more wealth. These single-topic episodes explore how greed changes people, how extreme wealth reshapes society, and how the rules bend for those who can afford it. Listen now: info.traceinternational.org/extreme-wealth

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · May 14

In this 2023 episode, Nobel Peace Prize winning journalist, Maria Ressa, joins the podcast to talk about corruption, disinformation and how to stand up to a dictator.

Bribe, Swindle or Steal is available on the TRACE website or wherever you listen to podcasts. Listen now: bit.ly/3rail3Z

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · May 7

This week, we are revisiting an episode from 2022 featuring Dr. Magnus Öhman of the International Foundation for Electoral Systems (IFES) on how corruption threatens elections. He shares insights from his guide, "Vote for Free, on monitoring campaign finance." Listen now: bit.ly/3rail3Z

Bribe, Swindle or Steal Podcast @bribeswindlepod.bsky.social · Apr 30

The Trump Administration's immigration policies are back in the spotlight. We're revisiting an episode from 2020 with award-winning actor, Mandy Patinkin and his wife, Kathryn Grody. Mandy and Kathryn discusses their work with the IRC and what America as a haven means to them. bit.ly/3rail3Z