In this episode of AML Conversations, host John Byrne sits down with former federal prosecutor, 9/11 Commission staff member, and former Department of Homeland Security Inspector General John Roth to discuss the evolution of terrorist financing controls, the challenges facing anti-money laundering professionals, and the critical role inspectors general play in promoting accountability across government.
Drawing on his work co-authoring the 9/11 Commission’s terrorist financing monograph and his experience at DHS, Roth reflects on how AML and CTF frameworks have changed since 9/11, why financial institutions have made significant progress, and why emerging threats such as cryptocurrency, prediction markets, and changes to beneficial ownership transparency continue to present challenges.
The conversation then turns to government oversight and Roth’s recent work on restoring the independence of inspectors general. He explains why independent watchdogs are essential to uncovering waste, fraud, abuse, and misconduct, and shares his concerns about the removal of inspectors general, reduced oversight capacity, and the importance of congressional engagement and public awareness.
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