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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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#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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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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France Financial Crime Dashboard 2023 (Update) by FCN

Following the publication France’s AML/CTF National Risk Assessment in February 2023, Financial Crime News has updated its France Financial Crime Dashboard. This France Dashboard is…

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China Financial Crime Dashboard 2023 by FCN

This China Dashboard is in the 2023 format from Financial Crime News, which includes, for example approx 150 data points which have been collected and are…

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Where are the Sanctioned Russian Assets Frozen in the West and How Much is actually Frozen?

Introduction On the eve of the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the question of what we should do with the approx US$300 billion…

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