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THE GUARDIAN A2 FINANCIAL CRIME MEDIUM RISK Published 25 Sep 2026 at 04:00 UTC, affecting GB

Guardian: The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money on the high street – podcast

The article discusses how organized crime groups launder hundreds of millions of pounds through UK post offices annually, highlighting law enforcement's limited response to the issue.

Prepared automatically by complead Research from The Guardian, published 25 Sep 2026.

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The article discusses how organized crime groups launder hundreds of millions of pounds through UK post offices annually, highlighting law enforcement's limited response to the issue.

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STATUS NAME ISO PROGRAM IDENTIFIER
Post Office
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What compliance teams should check

  • Assess exposure to high-risk cash deposits via post offices
  • Review transaction monitoring for unusual cash activity
  • Enhance staff training on money laundering typologies
  • Engage with law enforcement on emerging laundering risks
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FROM THE NOTICE Hundreds of millions of pounds of dirty money are being deposited at post offices every year. So why are the police reluctant to investigate the scale of the problem? By Oliver Bullough Read the text version here Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/longreadpod Continue reading... The Guardian, 25 Sep 2026, 04:00 UTC, theguardian.com

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