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Michael Levi is a Professor of Criminology and Director of the White-Collar and Organized Crime Unit at the University of Wales, Cardiff (now Cardiff University). His work focuses on organized crime, money laundering, and criminal justice policy, particularly the intersection of financial systems and law enforcement.
Research interests include transnational criminal networks, asset confiscation, regulatory compliance, and the efficacy of anti-money laundering strategies. His 1997 article critiques the 'money trail' approach to combating organized crime, highlighting discrepancies between policy ambition and practical outcomes in the UK and Australia.
Publications span theoretical and applied criminology, with contributions to journals like Crime, Law and Social Change and Australian & New Zealand Journal of Criminology. His work often addresses international legal frameworks and their implementation challenges.
Led the White-Collar and Organized Crime Unit, focusing on interdisciplinary research to combat financial crime. Collaborated on projects like Investigating, Seizing and Confiscating the Proceeds of Crime (1995), emphasizing practical law enforcement strategies.
