
Oliver Bullough
Journalist and bestselling author focused on financial secrecy and the offshore world, known for books including Moneyland and Everybody Loves Our Dollars.
Top 10 podcasts with Oliver Bullough
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Feb 9, 2026 • 1h 23min
Downstream: Vape Shops, Crypto and Luxury Watches: How Money Laundering Is Everywhere w/ Oliver Bullough
Oliver Bullough, investigative journalist and author on financial crime, discusses how global money laundering operates. He maps techniques from crypto and Tether to luxury watches, vape shops and ghost restaurants. Short, punchy takes cover the role of big currencies, debanking harms, trade-based laundering and why everyday businesses can hide vast illicit flows.

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Feb 1, 2026 • 42min
Why Can’t We Stop Money Laundering? With Oliver Bullough
Oliver Bullough, investigative journalist and bestselling author of Moneyland, delves into why cash still rules for criminals. He explores the rise of offshore havens, bloated compliance regimes, high‑denomination notes, and how crypto and stablecoins are changing the game. Short, sharp takes on who benefits and why current efforts keep failing.

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Feb 4, 2026 • 34min
Cash is king – How dirty money took over the world
Oliver Bullough, journalist and author who exposes global corruption, offers a crisp tour of how laundering evolved into a massive industry. He maps clever tricks, the limits of compliance, and the role of enablers. He also examines crypto, trade and luxury markets as highways for dirty money. The conversation highlights why some places became laundering hubs and what it takes to fight back.

Jun 21, 2022 • 26min
From Russia with cash
Oliver Bullough, author of *Butler to the World*, discusses the troubling relationship between Russian oligarchs and the UK. He reveals how British banks facilitate the offshore economy, allowing corruption to flourish. The conversation highlights the irony of these oligarchs being embraced by British society even as their assets are seized post-Ukraine invasion. Bullough elaborates on the UK’s lack of regulatory oversight, likening its role to a butler serving the wealthy, and delves into the complex dynamics of power and wealth among these influential figures.

Feb 16, 2026 • 42min
Breakage and repair
Oliver Bullough, investigative journalist on global money laundering; Ece Temulkuran, Turkish writer on displacement and belonging; George Saunders, Booker Prize novelist exploring moral reckoning. They debate moral culpability and denial in a dying oil magnate’s story. They discuss rising unhoming, bureaucratic indignities and how illicit money flows warp communities and property markets.

Feb 15, 2026 • 39min
How Britain has legalised elite crimes | Oliver Bullough interview
Oliver Bullough, investigative journalist and author on financial crime, explains how vast sums flow through London and the UK. He outlines why governments shy away from tough action. He discusses luxury trade as a conduit for moving value, the role of big banknotes, debanking controversies, and why enforcement lags far behind the scale of laundering.

Jul 10, 2025 • 35min
Appetite for corruption – How Trump is letting kleptocrats destroy the world
In a compelling discussion, Oliver Bullough, a sharp investigative journalist and author, explores how the Trump administration has exacerbated global corruption. He reveals the troubling ties between powerful figures and kleptocrats. Bullough also sheds light on Britain's role in laundering illicit funds and the complexities of U.S. corporate registration that foster opacity. Delving into money laundering techniques like smurfing, he warns of the urgent need for reform in the face of rising corruption and challenges to integrity in financial systems.

Jun 26, 2022 • 29min
Money Laundering 101
Oliver Bullough, an author known for his insightful work on global corruption, joins the discussion. He unpacks the alarming ease of money laundering and how interconnected global elites use super yachts and offshore havens to shield their wealth. Bullough highlights the significant roles both the U.S. and U.K. play in fostering corrupt practices and the alarming rise of financial fraud affecting ordinary citizens. The conversation pushes for heightened transparency and reforms to combat these issues, all woven with a touch of humor.

May 19, 2022 • 42min
How Money Laundering Took Over London — with Oliver Bullough
Oliver Bullough, a journalist and author known for his work on money laundering and kleptocracy, delves into how Britain has become a hub for financial crimes. He discusses the alarming implications of this transformation and the historical roots of money laundering in London. The conversation also touches on the response to Russian oligarchs amid political unrest and the evolving UK economic crime laws. Bullough emphasizes the need for corporate transparency and the battle against corruption as vital for holding wrongdoers accountable.

Mar 28, 2022 • 42min
How Britain became Butler to the World, with Oliver Bullough
Oliver Bullough, a bestselling investigative journalist known for his work on kleptocracy, delves into how Britain has become a haven for oligarchs and global billionaires. He discusses the historical transition from empire to a financial hub, spotlighting the rise of tax havens like the British Virgin Islands. Bullough critiques the UK government's inadequate responses to tackling economic crimes, examines the effectiveness of sanctions, and explores the troubling societal disparities created by the power of oligarchs.


