Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Jail Sentence for Kirchner in Argentina
On Monday, prosecutors in Argentina publicly requested that former President and current Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner be sentenced to 12 years in prison for alleged corruption during her eight years as president and her husband’s preceding four years in office.
Will the release of the Pandora Papers lead to any change?
The Pandora Papers illustrate the evils of financial secrecy, transnational corruption, and money laundering, as well as the ability of politicians, high-net-worth individuals, and criminals to hide their money. They also show the insatiable temptations of financial confidentiality and the growing knack of the ICIJ to expose financial secrecy.
Suriname’s corruption and money laundering challenges
Earlier this month, the findings of Suriname’s National Risk Assessment on anti-money laundering and corruption were released. While the country has made progress, it faces a continued struggle to reshape a history and culture of deep institutional corruption.
The Caribbean and money laundering: Waiting for the post-COVID-19 world
The Caribbean is often associated with money laundering and other forms of financial fraud. This association remains despite considerable efforts by Caribbean governments and professional organizations to enact anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing rules, as well as the establishment of regulations and collaboration with international and regional bodies.
Legal aspects of helping Suriname achieve better anti-corruption and governance
Suriname faces challenges to improve its anti-corruption and anti-money laundering capabilities. However, a number of technical and financial sources stand ready to assist.
Cristina’s laundering machine
In Argentina this week a judge froze Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s (CFK) assets. The step was taken as a prosecutor investigates charges concerning the mishandling of U.S. dollars in futures market. But […]