In this episode, we dive into the shadowy world of money laundering with Christian Leuprecht, a renowned expert on global security and author of the book "Dirty Money." We explore why Christian wrote this book now, and discuss the growing transnational nature of money laundering. Christian sheds light on why Canada, with its robust financial systems and perceived leniencies, has become a prime destination for money laundering. We also touch on why financial crime often flies under the radar compared to other issues like border security. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of finance, crime prevention, and global security.

Key Topics Covered:

1. The Genesis of "Dirty Money": Christian explains the inspiration behind his latest book and why it's a timely read.
2. Transnational Money Laundering: We discuss how money laundering has evolved beyond borders, making it a global challenge.
3. Canada's Role: A deep dive into why Canada is seen as an ideal place for laundering money and the systemic vulnerabilities that enable this.
4. Prioritization of Financial Crime: Christian talks about the disparities in how financial crime is addressed compared to other security concerns.

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