In this episode of Lurking in the Fog, we are joined by Archana Bae, the CEO and founder of Porta Strategies. With nearly 25 years of experience spanning investigations, intelligence analysis, risk management, and consulting across public, private, and nonprofit sectors, Archana brings a rich perspective on national security and financial crime. Through a captivating anecdote, she recounts a career-defining case that began as a routine license renewal and unraveled into the discovery of a money laundering network. Archana sheds light on the rise of fraud and money laundering, the growing threat of Chinese money laundering networks, illicit finance fueling Mexican cartels, and the complex geopolitical implications of China’s expanding global influence. Tune in for an exploration of financial crime, international security threats, and the evolving playing field of global risks.