The ruling, which narrows the UK’s jurisdiction over money laundering offences, will impact how cross-border money laundering offences are prosecuted going forward....more
2/24/2025
/ Anti-Money Laundering ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Criminal Procedure ,
Extradition ,
Financial Crimes ,
Jurisdiction ,
Money Laundering ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Securities Regulation ,
UK ,
UK Supreme Court
The ruling propels UK law enforcement to increase its investigative powers under POCA, and businesses to enhance their supply chain due diligence.
On 27 June 2024, the UK Court of Appeal found that the National Crime...more
7/9/2024
/ China ,
Criminal Investigations ,
Due Diligence ,
Human Rights ,
Imports ,
Law Enforcement ,
National Crime Agency (NCA) ,
Prisoners ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Supply Chain ,
UK ,
Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA)
The UK government is taking further measures to tackle economic crime in the UK, reforming its corporate register, and giving extra powers to the Serious Fraud Office.
The UK has published the new Economic Crime and...more
9/28/2022
/ Corporate Crimes ,
Cryptoassets ,
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ,
Financial Crimes ,
Limited Partnerships ,
Person with Significant Control (PSC Register) ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Russia ,
Transparency ,
UK ,
Ukraine ,
Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWOs)
A new UK policy establishes a commitment to providing victims of overseas bribery with compensation; however, important questions remain that will impact implementation.
The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO), the Crown...more
6/18/2018
/ Bribery ,
Costa Rica ,
Criminal Proceeds ,
Cross-Border ,
Financial Crimes ,
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) ,
Just Compensation ,
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) ,
Restitution ,
Serious Fraud Office (SFO) ,
UK