Welcome to Beyond the Code, the podcast where we dive into the legal, regulatory, and ethical issues surrounding emerging technologies. Each week, we bring you in-depth conversations with industry experts, discussing the latest advancements in technology and their implications on society and the legal system. From artificial intelligence to blockchain, we’ll be exploring all the hot topics in the field. Your host, Yitzy Hammer, a lawyer and tech enthusiast, is joined by a diverse group of experts, providing valuable insight into the complex and ever-evolving world of technology.
Jonathan Benton spent 25 years at London's Metropolitan Police – running undercover operations straight out of ”The Wire,” investigating homicide and counterterrorism, and ultimately leading international corruption cases that took down politicians laundering hundreds of millions through London.
In one of his biggest cases, his Nigerian counterpart was taken to a basement and offered $18 million in cash to shut the investigation down.
After leaving the Met, Jonathan advised George Clooney and Brad Pitt's NGO The Sentry on war crimes investigations in South Sudan and the DRC.
He now runs iSanctuary, a company pioneering a remarkable legal-tech innovation: serving court orders directly onto the blockchain to freeze and recover stolen crypto.
We talk Met Police war stories, the reality of fraud in modern London, how on-chain investigations actually work, and what victims of crypto scams can do today.
Learn more: isanctuary.io
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