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THE REAL 'INFILTRATOR'![]()
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RMagazine's Gill Schor interviewed me about my undercover missions inside the Medellin Cartel, the Cali Cartel, and Panama's underworld. We discussed how and why I came within minutes of getting whacked several times, and some of the unfortunate decisions made by both ill-intentioned and well-intentioned colleagues that put targets on my back. ![]()
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The tightrope I walked in the underworld is traveled today by public servants around the world that hope to be a part of making a difference. Know that, during this Holiday season, as we gather with family and friends to celebrate, there are brave men and women sacrificing precious time away from loved ones because of their commitment to their mission. I know what it's like to be alone, in another life, this time of the year. To those doing that today for the greater good, please know we will never forget, and we're here for you when you return.![]()
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Here's RMagazine's take on our discussion:![]()
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rmag.substack.com/p/the-real-infiltrator
WHY THERE IS MORE THAN HOPE FOR A BETTER WORLD![]()
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Thanks to the U.S. Department of State, I am blessed to occasionally share my voice with “difference makers”. This week, I had the privilege of collaborating with 9 distinguished foreign guests that participated in an International Anti-Corruption Initiative organized by World Partnerships.![]()
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• Panama’s Attorney General![]()
• Colombia’s Director of the Colombian National Police Anti-Corruption Investigative Unit![]()
• Armenia’s Minister of Justice![]()
• Albania’s Chief of the Special Office Against Corruption & Organized Crime.![]()
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Other distinguished guests included key participants in anti-corruption in Lebanon, The Gambia, Kazakhstan, Nepal, and Uganda.![]()
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Every day, these public servants put their lives on the line to enforce the rule of law and attack corruption. It was eye-opening to learn about their devotion to their mission, and the extent to which our government supports these dedicated professionals to achieve the greater good. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to share my story about coming within 3 minutes of death while fighting corruption in the U.S., a story detailed in my latest book – THE BETRAYAL. ![]()
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I look forward to continuing to support these brave professionals as they fight the good fight.
ENHANCING YOUR ABILITY TO PERSUADE AND NEGOTIATE![]()
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It was a pleasure to be a guest on Mike Fallat’s “MILLION DOLLAR STORIES” podcast, a platform from which he interviews authors. Among other things, he asked me to explain the techniques I used to win the confidence of criminals that do not normally trust anyone. We discussed how I was trained to maximize my ability to persuade and negotiate, including the 9 critical elements listed below. These factors do not only help undercover agents. They can also enhance a business leader’s ability to effectively interact with peers, subordinates, and superiors:![]()
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* Care enough about success with your target audience: DO YOUR HOMEWORK![]()
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* Develop an operational / business plan: CREATE YOUR OWN VIRTUAL REALITY![]()
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* Study and interpret verbal & non-verbal signs: THE LITTLEEST THINGS CAN SPEAK THE LOUDEST![]()
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* Find answers with silence & active listening: SILENT PAUSE + EYE CONTACT COMPELS![]()
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* Earn trust: PEOPLE DON’T CARE HOW MUCH YOU KNOW UNTIL THEY KNOW HOW MUCH YOU CARE![]()
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* Use passive reinforcements: LET VISUALS TALK TO YOUR ATTRIBUTES![]()
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* Conveyances by unwitting sources: LET OTHERS SELL YOU![]()
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* Neutralize obstructers: FOLLOW THE ABRAHAM LINCOLN EXAMPLE![]()
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* Train to be the “Best You”: TREAT HEALTH AS A CORE VALUE (CONDITIONING / MIND / FOOD / SLEEP)![]()
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During Keynotes and Masterclasses, I offer extensive details about how one can perfect their ability to employ these techniques, and share video excerpts of my use of these elements while interacting undercover with drug cartel leaders.![]()
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The link below will take you to an excerpt of Mike’s discussion with me that focuses on persuasion and negotiation:![]()
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www.robertmazur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/MDS-Ep-1-Full.mp4![]()
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You can find the entire interview, Episode 323, on Mike Fallat’s Spotify platform for “Million Dollar Stories”.
THE INFILTRATOR ![]()
9TH MOST WATCHED NETFLIX FILM IN THE U.S.![]()
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The Infiltrator movie is now streaming on Netflix and is the 9th most watched film in America amongst their subscribers. It was an honor to work with an amazingly talented cast and crew. They all did a great job bringing my first book to the silver screen.
TD BANK SCANDAL THROUGH A DIFFERENT LENS![]()
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The TD Bank scandal, the most recent earth-shattering case in the AML world, deserves a different analysis than what I've found in the mainstream media and AML publications. ![]()
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Where do the problems lie? Is it with an outdated AML transaction monitoring system as everyone seems to suggest, or does the problem go much deeper. Do the AML watchdog agencies share responsibility? To what degree do the senior executives of TD Bank have blood on their hands from the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Americans during the time that the bank and its employees laundered hundreds of millions in drug proceeds?![]()
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I dissected the pleadings in the TD Bank case and those related to their criminal clients, and I offer you my unvarnished view of the most important facts about TD Bank's VIP treatment of their money laundering clients.![]()
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To those of you in the AML world that publish articles, you have my consent to re-publish my article, attributing me as the source of the article. In my view, it examines the facts through the prism of my 40+ years in the public and private sector fighting money laundering.![]()
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I welcome your comments about my analysis:![]()
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www.robertmazur.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Article-by-Robert-Mazur-TD-Bank.pdf
