Russian Fintech A7: How $6.9 Billion in Sanctioned Payments Bypassed Bank Controls

How did Russian fintech company A7 allegedly move more than $6.9 billion through the international banking system despite sanctions? Discover the Financial Times investigation into A7’s network of front companies, counterfeit invoices, cross-border payments, and weaknesses in bank compliance controls. This episode explores the implications for SWIFT, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, international sanctions enforcement, and the future of global financial security.