Human trafficking is an urgent issue, today we begin to understand its impact in Canada, Guest Jinisha Bhatt brings valuable insights from her work in this field. The discussion, led by the CEO of an anti-money laundering company, unpacks the critical role financial professionals and companies play in identifying and combating human trafficking. The CEO shares their own journey in learning about this complex area, highlighting both personal and professional pressures to address human trafficking in a meaningful way.

Jinisha's expertise guides the conversation toward practical strategies for identifying financial red flags associated with human trafficking. This episode is a must-listen for compliance professionals and corporate leaders looking to deepen their understanding of the intersection between compliance and social responsibility. It calls for greater awareness and proactive measures to disrupt criminal networks profiting from human exploitation.

Key Takeaways:

- Human trafficking has significant implications for financial institutions that must detect and disrupt criminal activity.

- Anti-money laundering (AML) efforts are essential in combating human trafficking by identifying suspicious transactions and patterns.

- Collaboration across industries can enhance efforts to reduce trafficking and provide greater protections for at-risk individuals.

- Corporate leadership must embrace a commitment to social responsibility to address human trafficking effectively.

- Increasing awareness of human trafficking indicators among financial teams can lead to more effective interventions.

Guest Bio:

Jinisha Bhatt is an anti-financial crime investigator operating at the critical intersection of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Human Trafficking (HT). She specializes in multi-jurisdictional crypto fraud and money laundering investigations, focusing on the profound human cost of financial crime. Drawn to the field by a strong belief that most crimes against humanity, society, and the environment are financially motivated, Jinisha sees her work as a way to make a meaningful impact on these issues.

Currently, Jinisha serves as a Compliance Consultant for key players in the digital asset and fintech sectors across the US and Canada. She leads extensive investigations into large-scale crypto fraud and pig butchering schemes and provides expert witness testimony. Her past experience includes contributing to the compliance efforts at Kraken Exchange, where she conducted financial crime investigations to satisfy regulatory requirements in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK.

In addition to her investigative work, Jinisha runs an anti-human trafficking consortium in collaboration with Canadian law enforcement and private sector organizations. She conducts complex human trafficking investigations using publicly available data to identify victims and deliver actionable intelligence to law enforcement. Jinisha is also a frequent moderator, panelist, and speaker at forums dedicated to educating the industry on crypto compliance, AML regulations, and various financial crimes, including fraud, money laundering, and human trafficking.

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