This week on This Week in AML, John Byrne and Elliot Berman unpack a rapidly evolving risk landscape—from the ongoing war with Iran and its implications for terrorism threats, to new DOJ enforcement policies and global fraud trends reshaping financial crime compliance.

They discuss OFAC’s latest Russia-related license, concerns about the lack of updated DHS threat advisories, and the implications of conflict-driven risks for financial institutions. The conversation also covers major developments in fraud and AML, including new SAR guidance, DOJ updates on voluntary disclosure, AI-enabled fraud, human trafficking trends, and critical reports from Interpol, Nasdaq, and MONEYVAL.

The episode closes with updates from Europe on fraud enforcement and AMLA’s supervision plans, as well as breaking news from the U.S. national security community—offering essential insights for compliance, risk, and financial crime professionals.

A must‑listen for compliance professionals looking to stay current in a rapidly shifting environment.