Steven Meighan
This book explores the historical and legal context of money laundering in Ireland, examining how national frameworks have evolved to meet international standards. Drawing on case law, policy developments, and practical experience, it offers an authoritative guide for lawyers, policymakers, and researchers in financial regulation.
Steven Meighan · Coming January 2026
In an era where digital finance reshapes financial crime, this volume analyses the intersection of crypto-assets, money laundering, and regulation. Based on extensive research within Ireland’s Financial Intelligence Unit, it proposes a socio-technical framework for understanding and combating crypto-laundering worldwide.
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Dr Steven Meighan has extensive national and international experience in the investigation of money laundering and organised crime. He was part of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) team that undertook Indonesia’s membership evaluation, with responsibility for the evaluation of their money laundering investigation and asset recovery systems. He previously served as a United Nations peacekeeper in Cyprus. His work with Europol, Interpol, and the European Commission has taken him around the world working with numerous international law enforcement and government agencies. He was called to the Irish Bar in 2015 and holds a PhD in Anti-money Laundering.