Oligarchs don't stop being oligarchs because they've just taken their private jet to big hill. Yet, there's been a lot of gimmicks and very little real action. The list now is good, but it's one thing publishing a list, and another thing turning that into real action. If you investigate and prosecute financial crime effectively, there's a lot of money in it. Its it's a very profitable thing to do, because financial criminals, by definition, have money. There are signs that the u.K. Is taking baby steps towards doing more of that kind of work, but it is baby stat so yes, to answer your question. And what i would like
Bestselling investigative journalist Oliver Bullough discusses his recent book, Butler to the World, which details how Britain became a favoured destination for funnelling the finances of oligarchs and the globe's super rich. He joins fellow journalist and broadcaster Manveen Rana to talk about the book and how international finance plays into the current situation in Ukraine.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices