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US Treasury sanctions former Guatemalan government official for engaging in public corruption
Luis Miguel Martinez Morales (Martinez) has been sanctioned for his role in corruption in Guatemala wherein he engaged in widespread bribery schemes, including schemes related to government contracts.
US DoJ settles with 2 British Reinsurance brokers over Ecuador bribes
Tysers Insurance Brokers Limited and H.W. Wood Limited, two U.K.-based reinsurance brokers, have agreed to resolve investigations by the Justice Department into violations of the FCPA arising from Tysers’ and H.W. Wood’s participation in a corrupt scheme to pay bribes…
Basel Institute of Governance publishes case studies on corruption in waste management and trade
The report explores five case studies (Albania, Lebanon, North Macedonia, Canada–Philippines, US–South America) and proposes a typology of corruption patterns in crimes involving waste management and trade.
UNODC publishes report on gold trafficking in the Sahel
Provides an overview of the key factors driving illicit gold trade as well as typologies.
TI publishes report on land corruption for climate justice
Drawing on numerous examples and case studies, this report illustrates the link between land corruption and climate so that governments, donors, private actors and civil society in climate and anti-corruption fields can better understand how they interact.
TI publishes report on corruption in Asia-Pacific, using a ‘gendered lens’
This paper presents findings from a series of focus group discussions (FGDs) with participants from four Asian and Pacific countries: Cambodia, Fiji, Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
TI publishes report examining the protection of whistleblowers in the EU
The report assesses the effectiveness of whistleblower protection measures in EU countries evaluating the legal frameworks and practices in place. It highlights that 19 of the 20 countries reviewed do not comply with the EU Whistleblower Protection Directive…
SFO launches investigation into suspected fraud at Axiom Ince with nine raids and seven arrests
Axiom Ince stopped trading last month when approximately £66 million in client money was found to be missing from its accounts and spent. Investigators will also examine how funds passed from the firm’s client accounts with Barclays to the State Bank of India to fund these purchases.
SFO secures conviction of solicitor for tipping off client about money laundering investigation
SFO secured the conviction of William Osmond, a solicitor, who disclosed confidential details about an investigation and forged a legal document in an attempt to mislead investigators. Solicitors are legally obliged not to share details of money laundering investigations…
UK’s New counter fraud authority saves taxpayers £311 million in its first year, beating target by more than £100 million
The savings come from counter fraud schemes designed to prevent and identify fraud across the public sector. The efforts of the counter-fraud team contribute to safeguarding public funds and ensuring fiscal responsibility. The results highlight the positive impact of strategic…
OECD Working Group on Bribery urges Czechia to adopt legislation to ensure the protection of prosecutorial independence from improper political influence
The Working Group urges Czechia to seize opportunity to introduce meaningful safeguards to protect prosecutorial independence.
City of London Police marks International Fraud Awareness week by celebrating force’s top achievements of 2023
The force recognises and celebrates notable accomplishments in the ongoing battle against fraud and financial crimes highlighting the City of London Police’s efforts to raise awareness and combat fraudulent activities…