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GRECO publishes fifth round compliance report on Lithuania

Details progress made by Lithuania in response to the 17 recommendations contained in the mutual evaluation report.

TI unveils a Climate & Corruption Atlas, showcasing real-world instances and their repercussions

This report highlights findings and lessons from cases of corruption documented in our online Climate and Corruption Case Atlas, the first digital tool of its kind – analysing almost 80 cases of climate corruption around the world  The impact of corruption in climate finance goes beyond mitigation & adaptation and is the catalyst for human rights abuses, weakened democratic processes…

SFO secures conviction of investment manager for £100 million no-win-no-fee fraud

DavidKennedy and his business partner Timothy Schools managed the Cayman Island registered company Axiom Legal Finance Fund for over two years. They promised investors a secure return, by offering loans to UK law firms that were pursuing no-win-no-fee cases and where there was purportedly a high chance of success.

SEC charges audit firm BF Borgers and its owner with massive fraud affecting more than 1,500 SEC filings

The SEC announced settled enforcement proceedings against audit firm BF Borgers CPA PC and its owner, Benjamin F. Borgers, charging them with deliberate and systemic failures to comply with PCAOB standards in their audits and reviews of hundreds of public companies, which were incorporated in more than…

UK Govt adds three entries to the UK sanctions list under the Global Anti-Corruption regime

The Regulations provide for the imposition of financial sanctions, namely the freezing of funds and economic resources persons who are or have been involved in serious corruption…

GRECO publishes second compliance report following on from the Fifth MER of Belgium

Notes lack of progress made by the authorities towards implementing recommendations on preventing corruption among members of parliament, judges and prosecutors, as well as central governments and law enforcement agencies.

The Commonwealth holds a landmark Anti-corruption Conference in Ghana

The heads of anti-corruption agencies from 21 African member states of the Commonwealth are meeting in Accra, Ghana, from 6 May to 11 May 2024, for a significant conference aimed at enhancing regional anti-corruption efforts. The 14th Annual Conference of Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies in Commonwealth Africa is set to commence today, focusing on the theme “Strengthening Institutions and Promoting Transparency: A Means of Fighting Corruption in Commonwealth Africa”.

GFI, The FACT Coalition and ADC issues report on illicit funds in US commercial property, analysing 25 case studies

This new report identifies 25 cases in which illegal, allegedly illicit, or suspicious funds were funneled into commercial property over the last 20 years, with a total value of property purchased exceeding $2.6 billion. To no surprise, California, Florida and New York are some of the most favored locations for these illegal investments, but criminals stashed money across some 20 different states.

Tax Justice Africa publishes pocket guide for tax and climate justice champions

Draws on country-level studies to illustrate the broader tax and climate justice issues at the national level in countries with extractive industries.

SFO publishes its Strategy for 2024-2029, emphasising on a renewed commitment to combating serious fraud, bribery, and corruption

The Strategy outlines plans for building the capability of the workforce, incorporating technological developments in to the business model and responding to the increased sophistication of criminal networks in this arena, as well as providing better accountability with respect to outcomes…

UK Govt outlines UK commitment to combatting corruption and recovering assets in statement to the EEC

Speech delivered by Justin Addison during UK Delegation to the OSCE.

OECD releases report on Strengthening the transparency and integrity of foreign influence activities in France – a tool for tackling foreign interference risks

Full report is available for purchase. Analyses the legislative and institutional framework in France relating to the transparency and integrity of foreign influence activities.