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TI-UK analysis reveals £5.9bn in suspicious funds used to purchase UK properties via shell companies in UK’s Overseas Territories, with over 90% channelled through the British Virgin Islands

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Nov 24, 2024

Corporate secrecy in the UK’s Overseas Territories plays a central role in enabling corruption, money laundering, and the evasion of tax and sanctions on a global scale. The research highlights the Overseas Territories’ role as global hubs for suspicious and...

Dow Jones and Fintrail’s insights on ‘Best Practices in Name Screening’ and regulatory compliance

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Oct 17, 2024

Name screening is a critical tool for complying with regulatory requirements – from freezing the assets of sanctioned parties, to identifying and managing Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) and high-risk customers. Though generally not a direct requirement, in...

FinCEN releases a comprehensive analysis on check fraud linked to mail theft, reporting more than $688 Million in suspicious activity in the 6 months

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 13, 2024

FinCEN Director Andrea Gacki emphasized the importance of financial institutions BSA filings in combating mail theft-related check fraud, which affects communities nationwide. In collaboration with the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, FinCEN aims to raise awareness of...

GI-TOC reveals that Indonesian islands are under scrutiny for illegal tin mining and corruption, leading to environmental damage and economic repercussions

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Sep 11, 2024

Illegal tin mining is causing significant harm to the environment, including deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. These activities are affecting the local and national economies, potentially undermining legitimate mining operations and contributing to...

TI Russia have conducted an in-depth analysis of illegal money transfers from Russia to the UK through e-payments over the past decade, emphasising the need for stringent regulatory controls and international cooperation to close loopholes in the e-payment sector

by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Aug 26, 2024

This research explores the illicit trade of verified business bank accounts often used by criminals to conceal large financial transfers. It highlights regulatory shortcomings and the role of dark web marketplaces where such accounts, registered under false identities...

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TI-UK analysis reveals £5.9bn in suspicious funds used to purchase UK properties via shell companies in UK’s Overseas Territories, with over 90% channelled through the British Virgin Islands

Dow Jones and Fintrail’s insights on ‘Best Practices in Name Screening’ and regulatory compliance

FinCEN releases a comprehensive analysis on check fraud linked to mail theft, reporting more than $688 Million in suspicious activity in the 6 months

GI-TOC reveals that Indonesian islands are under scrutiny for illegal tin mining and corruption, leading to environmental damage and economic repercussions

TI Russia have conducted an in-depth analysis of illegal money transfers from Russia to the UK through e-payments over the past decade, emphasising the need for stringent regulatory controls and international cooperation to close loopholes in the e-payment sector

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