Monthly Archives: February 2018

Writing a wrong

Posted on February 28, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

Last week I wrote a blog post about French gangster Jacques Cassandri, who is currently on trial for laundering the proceeds of a bank robbery that he claimed,in a book he wrote, to have masterminded. And this has started me … Continue reading →

Posted in AML, Fraud, General thoughts, Money laundering | Tagged AML, communication, financial crime, legislation, money laundering, proceeds of crime, publications, white collar crime, writing | Leave a comment

Never gonna give you up

Posted on February 23, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

Cast your minds back to the summer of 1976. Here in England we were sweltering, as the mercury stayed above 30˚ for a straight fortnight, and eventually Denis Howell was appointed the Minister for Drought. It must have been even … Continue reading →

Posted in Money laundering, Organised crime | Tagged financial crime, money laundering, organised crime, proceeds of crime, prosecution, trial | 1 Comment

Your money or your life

Posted on February 19, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

There’s more than one way to skin a cat, and although I have devoted my working life to AML I am always thrilled to hear of other initiatives that are launched to take the profit out of crime. And recently … Continue reading →

Posted in AML, Bribery and corruption, Money laundering | Tagged AML, asset forfeiture, corruption, due diligence, money laundering, PEP, proceeds of crime, tax evasion | 2 Comments

Loving laundering

Posted on February 14, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

As you tuck into that heart-shaped box of chocolates and gaze at the dozens of red roses currently scenting your surroundings, spare a thought for the victims of romance fraudsters. I have written about these poor people – poor in … Continue reading →

Posted in Fraud, Money laundering, Organised crime | Tagged due diligence, financial crime, fraud, money laundering, organised crime, proceeds of crime, suspicion | 2 Comments

The Ethics Factor

Posted on February 9, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

I’ve never watched “Strictly”, or “Big Brother”, or “I’m a Celebrity”, so it’s safe to say that I am not a fan of reality shows. But in the Economist this week I read about one reality show that I would … Continue reading →

Posted in Bribery and corruption, Money laundering | Tagged bribery, corruption, financial crime, government, PEP, proceeds of crime, publications | Leave a comment

Voting for AML

Posted on February 5, 2018 by ihatemoneylaundering

I’m not a great fan of many of our current politicians – I’m sure you know why. But I do like Angela Merkel, and in particular Tracy Ullman’s version of Angela Merkel. And I have recently come to admire Elizabeth … Continue reading →