http://www.complinet.com Complinet Client Screening News RSS feed en complinet.com http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=126553 Six current and former assistant US attorneys and a paralegal specialist in Northern California were recently honored for their work on a ground-breaking corruption prosecution that landed former Ukrainian Prime Minister Pavel Lazarenko behind bars. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 11:29:20 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=126552 Governor Charlie Crist is seeking to convene a statewide grand jury to look into the rampant corruption that plagues Florida. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 11:15:02 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=124542 Former New Jersey state senator Joseph Coniglio has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for steering state funds to Hackensack University Medical Center, a hospital that paid him $66,000 a year for "consulting" work. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 11:10:00 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=124415 Dan Cohen, a former Tel Aviv district court judge wanted in Israel for allegedly accepting a $2. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:25:40 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=124022 A Spanish investigation into the suspected laundering of millions of dollars of oil money from Equatorial Guinea could serve as a warning to firms dealing with politically exposed persons. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:45:14 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=124023 A former Jersey City Municipal Utilities Authority supervisor has pleaded guilty to charges that she extorted bribes from contractors. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 11:05:44 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=123964 Isaltino Morais, the mayor of Portuguese town Oeiras, has been handed a seven-year prison sentence and a €463,000 fine after being found guilty of money laundering and corruption. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:28:33 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=124093 The central bank of the United Arab Emirates has issued a reminder to chief executives, managing directors and general managers of all UAE banks to formally declare any accounts they hold of politically exposed persons. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 09:38:36 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=123903 The Walker Review's interim report proposes (Recommendation 23) that financial institutions should establish board committees, separate from their audit committees, to oversee risk and advise the board on current risk exposures and future risk strategy. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:17:35 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=123103 The Financial Action Task Force has set out new international best practices on the freezing of terrorist finances, which sets out assistance for jurisdictions to apply United Nations sanctions. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 06:44:04 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=122745 In the wake of moves by the international community to impose economic sanctions against North Korea, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority has reminded banks to keep up-to-date with the more than 40 sanctions currently in place in Hong Kong. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:12:52 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=122744 A recently re-elected MEP is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the European Anti-Fraud Office, Olaf, according to reports. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:31:52 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=122743 Iraq's Commission on Public Integrity, an anti-corruption organisation, has reportedly announced that arrest warrants have been issued for nearly 1,000 officials suspected of corruption, at least some of who hold high-level posts. Thu, 28 May 2009 09:59:59 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=121405 A French judge has ordered a money laundering investigation into three African heads of state. Wed, 06 May 2009 09:13:50 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=121395 A former justice minister of Suriname has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of money laundering on behalf of a cousin in the Netherlands. Wed, 06 May 2009 06:07:15 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=121189 The Financial Services Authority is likely to place more emphasis on sanctions compliance in the coming year and shift its focus away from pure anti-money laundering enforcement, compliance officers have heard. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 06:51:41 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=121140 The worsening economic fortunes of the country mean that there is a certain inevitability that scrutiny will turn on bankers and politicians, a senior lawyer has argued. Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:25:40 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=120810 Israeli foreign minister Avigdor Lieberman said he expects to serve his full term in office despite being questioned for the third time since being sworn in over allegations of fraud, money laundering and breach of trust. Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:00:00 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=120811 Corruption charges against African National Congress leader Jacob Zuma have been dropped after phone tap evidence indicated there had been political interference in the case, it has been announced. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:44:40 +0000 http://www.complinet.com/global/news/news/article.html?ref=120812 Israel's foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman, is "likely" to face charges of money laundering, fraud and breach of trust, police sources have said. Mon, 06 Apr 2009 12:06:23 +0000