Closer to the merchant of death
Bout has been called many names. The US wanted him extradited, and while the first attempt failed, a second try was successful. Almost 7 alias and 5 different passports were discovered. What would be the end? would he bi extraditated and judge in US? Read more...
Money laundering goes to the US House of Representatives
Gigantic frauds in wall street in the regulator’s noses, terrorist preparation for terrorist attacks to special and strategic targets in the country and yes a former member of the U.S. House of Representatives accused of money laundering. Read more...
Yukos Oil Case
Yukos was charged with tax evasion, for an amount of over US$7 billion. The Russian government said the company was accused of misusing tax havens inside Russia in the 1990s so as to reduce its tax burden. In April 2003, Yukos agreed to a merger with Sibneft, but the merger was soon undone. Read more ...
Pavel Lazarenko.- Ucrania Prime Minister
Pavel Lazarenko was a Ukrainian politician and former Prime Minister. He was appointed prime minister in May 28, 1996. However in December 1998 Lazarenko was arrested in Switzerland and charged with fraud and embezzling US$20 million during his period in office.
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Terrorist financing activities still a risk in MSAR
The US State Department still considers Macau a potential site for money laundering and terrorist financing activities. But also the US State Department acknowledges the efforts made since the enactment of the law to fight money laundering. Read more....
Is the risk-based assessment to be on any client?
The business will be aware of the transactions, activities of their customer, client which he carries out through them, but will not be aware of the customer's/client's other transactions. The exception, of course, is the accountant. Read more...
Use of the internet and new payment technologies Read more....
Alternative remittance services and underground banking Read more....
International Respond to Terrorism Financing Read more....
Major drug syndicate paid workers in gold An investigation into a well-organised and resourced drug syndicate identified a former bank manager as the head of the operation. The suspect was involved in financing and facilitating the multi-million dollar cannabis and amphetamines operation and was linked to several well-known criminals. Those involved in the operation were well rewarded and some received bonuses of drugs and gold. Read more....
Currency exchange dealer assists money launderer The manager of a foreign exchange business received a jail sentence after being convicted of providing false information and assisting another suspect to avoid legislated reporting requirements. In the transaction the suspect paid indicated he did not intend to fill out any forms associated with the transaction. Read more....
Sep 02, 2010
Tom DeLay Trial 
