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Where is the UK now in tackling MS/HT after the Modern Slavery Act 2015?

The UK, to its shame, led the world in the 17th & 18th centuries in commercialising slavery, through, in particular, the transatlantic human trafficking trade…

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People Smuggling and the Small Boats Crossings to the United Kingdom

One of the Top 5 Priorities of Rishi Sunak’s UK Government is to “stop small boats”, with 2022 a record year and 44,755 people making…

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Interview with Mike Haley CEO “CIFAS” the “Credit Industry Fraud Avoidance System”

In this Interview with Mike Haley, the CEO of CIFAS, we explore all things fraud, not just in the UK but around the world. Mike…

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UK Financial Crime Dashboard – 2023 by FCN - Premium

Following the publication of the UK’s 2nd Economic Crime Plan in March 2023, FCN has updated its UK Financial Crime Country Dashboard.See: FCN UK Dashboard…

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UK Financial Crime Dashboard – 2023 – SOURCE DATA - Premium

Supplementing the publication of the UK Financial Crime Dashboard 2023 are the data sources via hyperlinks in the attached PDFs. For the PDF with hyperlinks…

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#2 UK Economic Crime Plan – Review by FCN

The UK Economic Crime Plan is finally published and sets out welcome plans to further combat economic crime over the next 3 years. In many ways it’s…

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#2 Economic Crime Plan – Notes for the Private Sector / Financial Services - Premium

The UK Economic Crime Plan is finally published and sets out welcome plans to further combat economic crime over the next 3 years. In many…

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Scams – Lucky 7 or 7 Years Bad Luck – What’s in a Number?

With scams everywhere and on the increase, the main ones can be explored through the lens of the human natures involved. Whilst these scams are…

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FATF EU Grey List Countries Compared and Why is Russia not yet Included on either

For those keeping track of countries listed by FATF & the EU both institutions have updated their lists recently with the FATF on 24th February and…

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Kenya Financial Crime Dashboard 2023 by FCN

Following the publication of the FATF 4th Round Review and Report for Kenya, Financial Crime News has updated its Kenya Financial Crime Dashboard last published…

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