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Professor Michael Levi is a distinguished academic at Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences, where he holds the position of Professor. He has established an international reputation for excellence in both fundamental and policy-oriented research on money laundering, corruption, cybercrimes, fraud, transnational organised crime and white-collar crimes.
Professor Levi's research spans multiple critical areas in criminology, with particular expertise in financial crimes and their societal impacts. His work bridges academic theory with practical policy applications, making significant contributions to both scholarly understanding and real-world crime prevention strategies. He has played an advisory role both internationally (with the European Commission and Parliament, Europol, Council of Europe, UN and World Economic Forum) and nationally (with the UK Home Office and Cabinet Office, and with the Crime Statistics Advisory Committee).
His extensive publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with evolving crime patterns, particularly in the digital realm. Recent work shows a strong focus on cybercrime networks, fraud during pandemics, money laundering mechanisms, and the organizational structures of white-collar and corporate crime. His research often employs interdisciplinary approaches, integrating insights from criminology, economics, sociology, and public health perspectives to develop comprehensive understandings of complex financial crimes.
- Lifetime achievement award from the British Society of Criminology
- Lifetime achievement award from the European Society of Criminology
- Lifetime achievement award from the American Society of Criminology
- Lifetime Tackling Economic Crime Award
- Al Thani Rule of Law Committee/UNODC Corruption Research and Education prize
Professor Levi is available for postgraduate supervision and has contributed significantly to policy development through his advisory roles with major international and national organizations. His research has been instrumental in shaping anti-fraud strategies, money laundering controls, and approaches to combating organized economic crime. He has led numerous research projects examining the economic, financial, and social impacts of organized crime, particularly within the European Union context.
