#6 The Shame of Shell Companies
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The empty vessels that are moving billions of dollars supporting criminals.
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s both mysterious and infuriating:
the use of shell companies, which involves secret wealth, global corruption, and the reason why your country might be losing billions in tax revenue every year.
The real shock is that the world’s richest economies are quietly the world’s biggest enablers. It’s not just small islands — it’s the big players that set the rules and then exploit them
Enter the fray and take up the fight.
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s both mysterious and infuriating:
the use of shell companies, which involves secret wealth, global corruption, and the reason why your country might be losing billions in tax revenue every year.
The real shock is that the world’s richest economies are quietly the world’s biggest enablers. It’s not just small islands — it’s the big players that set the rules and then exploit them
Enter the fray and take up the fight.
Chapters
- 00:02 Introduction to Shell Companies
- 01:55 How Shell Companies Enable Money Laundering
- 03:05 Global Hotspots for Shell Companies
- 03:40 The Real-World Impact of Shell Companies
- 05:30 Why Governments Allow Shell Companies
- 06:30 Challenges in Regulating Shell Companies
- 07:14 The Effectiveness of Beneficial Ownership Registers
- 09:00 Conclusion and Call to Action
