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Alexandra Wrage, president of TRACE, interviews luminaries in the field of financial crime, including bribery, fraud, money-laundering, insider trading and sanctions. Each week, Alexandra and her guests will discuss who commits “white collar crime”, how it works and what is being done to stop it.

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Alexandra Wrage

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Mahmoud Elsobky
Mahmoud Elsobky is an investigative journalist known for his work on human rights issues and corruption in the Middle East. He gained recognition for his in-depth reporting on the Syrian conflict and the impact of the Assad regime on the Syrian population. In 2024, he was awarded the TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting for his exposé on human smuggling operations exploiting vulnerable Syrians seeking refuge. His work has been published in various international media outlets, highlighting the plight of refugees and the complexities of migration in conflict zones.
David Shimer
David Shimer is an author and expert on international relations, particularly focusing on election interference and cybersecurity. He is known for his book that explores the history and implications of covert electoral interference, particularly by Russia and the United States. Shimer's work highlights the impact of foreign meddling in democratic processes and the evolving tactics used in such operations.
Leonid Volkov
Leonid Volkov is a prominent Russian political activist and the Political Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation. He previously served as the Chief of Staff to Alexei Navalny, a leading opposition figure in Russia. Volkov has been a vocal critic of the Russian government, particularly regarding issues of corruption and the impact of sanctions on the country. His work focuses on exposing corruption within the Russian political system and advocating for democratic reforms.
Kate Atkinson
Kate Atkinson is a Member and the Chair of Miller & Chevalier, a prominent law firm based in Washington, D.C. She specializes in compliance and regulatory matters, particularly in the area of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). With extensive experience in financial crime law, Kate has been involved in numerous high-profile cases and is recognized for her expertise in navigating complex legal frameworks related to bribery and corruption.
Adam Davidson
Adam Davidson is a journalist and writer known for his work at The New Yorker, where he covers economics and business. He has reported extensively on various topics, including financial crime and corporate malfeasance. Davidson is recognized for his insightful analysis and investigative reporting, particularly regarding complex financial deals and their implications.

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Syria human smuggling Assad regime TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting covert electoral interference Russia U.S. elections David Shimer 2016 election Russian meddling corruption sanctions Putin Anti-Corruption Foundation financial crime FCPA Year in Review bribery fraud money-laundering insider trading Trump Hotel Baku Adam Davidson

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TRACE is a non-profit international business association dedicated to anti-bribery, compliance and good governance. Founded in 2001 to make it easier and less expensive for companies to navigate and mitigate business bribery risk, TRACE is credited with establishing anti-bribery standards that have been adopted by hundreds of companies worldwide. Driven by the needs of its members, TRACE is continuously developing tools and resources that power compliance programs. TRACE is headquartered in the United States and registered in Canada, with a presence on four continents. For more information, visit www.TRACEinternational.org.

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0:00 25:09

A Syrian-Libyan Human Smuggling Scheme

Hosts
Alexandra Wrage
Guests
Mahmoud Elsobky
Keywords
Syria human smuggling Assad regime TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting

As Syria struggles to get on its feet after decades under the tyrannical father-son Assad regime, we're revisiting a story from 2024 when those desperate to leave Syria were preyed upon by a human smuggling ring. The story was brought to light by Mahmoud Elsobky, one of the two winners of the 2024 TRACE Prize for Investigative Reporting.

Originally posted on Jul. 10, 2024

0:00 22:48

"Rigged: America, Russia and One Hundred Years of Covert Electoral Interference"

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Alexandra Wrage
Guests
David Shimer
Keywords
covert electoral interference Russia U.S. elections David Shimer 2016 election Russian meddling

We are revisiting an episode from 2020 with David Shimer. David discusses his book that reviews the century of covert election interference by Russia and the U.S., the known impact of Russian meddling in 2016, and their growing capacity to interfere in future elections.

 

This episode was originally published on 22 September 2020.
 
0:00 29:21

Corruption, Sanctions and Putin's War Regime

Hosts
Alexandra Wrage
Guests
Leonid Volkov
Keywords
corruption sanctions Putin Russia Anti-Corruption Foundation financial crime

With these issues back in the headlines, we’re revisiting an important discussion with Leonid Volkov, originally recorded in 2022 at the TRACE London Forum. Leonid is the Political Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation and was Alexei Navalny’s former Chief of Staff. He discusses the role of corruption in Putin’s Russia as well as the impact of sanctions and the toll that rampant corruption is taking on Russia.

 

This episode was originally published on 5 October 2022.

 

 

0:00 43:12

FCPA Year in Review (2024)

Hosts
Alexandra Wrage
Guests
Kate Atkinson
Keywords
FCPA Year in Review financial crime bribery fraud money-laundering insider trading sanctions

This podcast is based on TRACE's recent Year in Review webinar with Kate Atkinson. Kate is a Member and the Chair of Miller & Chevalier, based in their DC office, and she reviews for us the FCPA highlights for 2024.

0:00 38:04

Trump Hotel - Baku: Adam Davidson

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Alexandra Wrage
Guests
Adam Davidson
Keywords
Trump Hotel Baku Adam Davidson financial crime bribery fraud

We’re reposting our 2017 podcast with Adam Davidson of the New Yorker who joined the podcast to talk about his research into the baffling Trump Hotel deal in Baku.

This episode was originally published on 14 June 2017.

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