A Guardian podcast has revealed that hundreds of millions of pounds of dirty money are being deposited at post offices every year, raising questions about why police are reluctant to investigate the scale of the problem.
The scale of dirty money on the high street
The episode, part of the Audio Long Read series, examines how organised crime exploits post office branches to launder cash. The report highlights a significant gap in enforcement, despite the vast sums involved.
Oliver Bullough presents the investigation, which compares this issue to the more widely known Post Office Horizon scandal. The podcast points to a systemic failure to address criminal activity happening openly in communities.
Police reluctance under scrutiny
The central question raised is why law enforcement has not prioritised tackling this form of financial crime. The episode suggests that the problem is largely overlooked, despite its scale and impact on local economies.
Listeners are directed to the Guardian's text version for further details, and the podcast encourages support for the Guardian's journalism through theguardian.com/longreadpod.
