by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Aug 13, 2025
Recognizing the limitations of traditional AML methods in permissionless, decentralized networks, the BIS suggests leveraging blockchain transparency to gauge the risk each asset poses. These risk scores—ranging from “clean” to “tainted”—would be used at...
by AdrianaAMLP | Mar 18, 2025
The research highlights key issues such as inadequate transparency in timber sales, excessive discretion in forest user rights, and conflict of interest between regulatory and business functions. Recommendations include improving forest permit procedures, enhancing...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Nov 27, 2024
The PCC, known for drug trafficking and other criminal activities, exploited small and medium-sized football clubs in Portugal to launder money. This scheme came to light following an investigation launched by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) on November 17,...
by Jyotsna Bucktowar | Nov 14, 2024
The article explores whether lying by politicians should be criminalized. Transparency International UK concludes that making deception a criminal offense wouldn’t restore public trust, could worsen dissatisfaction, and might be abused. Instead, it recommends...
by AdrianaAMLP | Oct 16, 2024
The UK Department of Business and Trade commissioned the study to estimate the value of the company register information for the specific use of tackling crime, before and after the reforms introduced via the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023.
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