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Mayur Joshi on Muck Rack

Mayur Joshi

(He/Him)
India
Covers:  AML Sanctions Fraud Investigations Financial Crimes Money Laundering
Mayur Joshi is a Contributing Editor at Regtechtimes, recognized for his authoritative reporting and analysis on financial crime, espionage and global sanctions

Interview

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Misinformation and disinformation spread quickly—deepfakes, AI-generated images, and bot amplification challenge fact-based journalism.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Navigating a fast-changing media landscape, often using digital tools, social platforms, and multimedia to reach audiences.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Through email

What's your favorite social network?

Linkedin

Who do you wish followed you?

Narayana Murthy

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

A good source tells you something useful. A great source trusts you enough to call you when something matters.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning 9-10 IST

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Money Service Business pitching their hawala services to me for regtechtimes which covers news on anti money laundering.

What's your favorite drink?

Water

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Gym

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

Sakal

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