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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…
Global Witness investigates links between electric vehicles and corruption risks in African countries, where lithium, a key mineral component, is being extensively mined
Report covers three emerging lithium mines in Zimbabwe, Namibia and Democratic Republic of Congo.
EU Commission publishes summary of the findings of GRECO’s Fifth Mutual Evaluation of North Macedonia
Finds that the country has made some improvements in the fight against organised crime, but notes that political polarisation has stood in the way of some political reforms.
The Nuts and Bolts of AML Whistleblower Laws – hosted within the House of Commons, join Stephen Kohn for a conversation explaining the nuts and bolts of blowing the whistle on money laundering
Join Stephen Kohn, world-renowned expert on whistleblowing, financial crime, and international law for a conversation explaining the nuts and bolts of blowing the whistle on money laundering. Kohn helped draft the US AML Whistleblower Improvement Act…
Cyprus to strengthen sanctions controls; data leak shows potential sanctions breaches
The Cyprus government has promised a “zero-tolerance” approach to sanctions violations in response to a report released suggesting that Russian businessmen transferred millions of euros worth of assets in breach of EU sanctions allegedly managed by Cypriot accountants and corporate service providers.
UNODC celebrates the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention against Corruption
The 20th anniversary of the UNCAC was marked in Vienna, highlighting the world’s first and only legally binding anti-corruption instrument. The event emphasised the transformative impact of UNCAC on the anti-corruption landscape, with international cooperation…
NCA releases podcast which unearths the murky world of serious and organised crime
The episodes cover diverse criminal threats, including people smuggling, cash smuggling, and success stories from Most Wanted fugitive campaigns. The podcast provides an unprecedented look into the NCA’s intelligence capabilities, investigative work…