The best books to read to understand financial crime

This article provides a list of five books that help to understand financial crime, particularly its growth and sophistication in recent years. The books cover topics such as tax havens, grand corruption, the role of Britain in enabling financial secrecy, American failures in tackling money laundering, and a case study on the looting of 1MDB. These recommendations offer insights into the mechanisms behind financial shenanigans, the challenges faced by authorities in combating them, and the impact these crimes have on societies and individuals.