How a Russian forgery scheme evaded sanctions

Sep 22, 2026 · 11:04

Standard Chartered, Citigroup and other international banks have handled billions of dollars from a Kremlin-backed fintech company that tricked its way into the global financial system, and Polymarket is lobbying to win over European financial watchdogs. Plus, Germany’s election might impact the EU’s budget.Mentioned in this podcast:Kremlin-backed forgery scheme moved $6.9bn through global banksPo…