...Georgy Rusanov; Yury Pudovochkin Purpose The study aims to focus on the criminological relationship between money laundering and corruption crimes. Design/methodology/approach The research program on money laundering acquired as a result of corruption crimes includes research of the specifics...

...Joseph David; Awadh Ahmed Mohammed Gamal; Mohd Asri Mohd Noor; Zainizam Zakariya Purpose Despite the huge financial resources associated with oil, Nigeria has consistently recorded poor growth performance. Therefore, this study aims to examine how corruption and oil rent influence Nigeria’s...

...Ariadna H. Ochnio Purpose Recent developments in the EU’s anti-corruption strategy have brought the EU closer to meeting the UNCAC’s objectives, i.e. the Proposal for a Directive on combating corruption (2023) and the Proposal for a Directive on Asset Recovery and Confiscation (2022). This paper...

...Eunice O. Akhigbe; Ebenezer I. Bowale; Ese Urhie; Ogechi Amonu Purpose Ranking as the lowest-scoring region for many years on the corruption perceptions index (CPI) with an average score of 32 (2019–2021), Sub-Saharan Africa’s performance gives a bleak impression of inaction against corruption...

...John Kwaku Amoh; Abdallah Abdul-Mumuni; Emmanuel Kofi Penney; Paul Muda; Leticia Ayarna-Gagakuma Purpose Debt sustainability and the growing level of external debt in sub-Saharan African (SSA) continue to be significant research priorities. This study aims to examine the corruption-external debt...

... between tax collection efficiency and tax evasion. The study also examines the link between tax collection efficiency and a proxy for tax evasion through anti-corruption efforts. Design/methodology/approach The study assumes that tax collection is a function of gross domestic product (GDP), population...

... digitalization and money laundering and tests whether ethical behaviour of firms and corruption moderate this association. The sample includes 114 countries during 2016. Basel Anti-Money Laundering Report for 2016 is used to collect data concerning money laundering. Digitalization proxies are collected...

... Publishing Limited 2023 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Transparency Auditing Macroeconomic conditions Corruption Money laundering H3. Higher exchange rate results in lower AML risk. In relation to illicit cross-border capital flows, Aluko...

... as a separate piece of legislation. Also, South Africa should follow both the civil and criminal route to target the proceeds of crime. Corruption in South Africa is rampant and, without the necessary legislation, impossible to fight. For these purposes, this paper proposes measures to be used from...

...Rasidah Mohd-Rashid; Waqas Mehmood; Chai-Aun Ooi; Siti Zakiah Che Man; Chui Zi Ong The authorities should work towards enhancing the countries’ image as corruption-free nations by creating a stable economic and political environment and preserving macroeconomic stability through strengthened...

...Meiryani; Sani Muhamad Isa; Johan Muliadi Kerta Purpose In the case of money laundering (ML) originating from the predicate crime of corruption, law enforcers find it difficult to prove all or the existence of a predicate crime on assets that produce assets. This paper aims to analyze ML...

...Nur Hazirah Ahamad Kuris; Mohd Zamre Mohd Zahir; Hasani Mohd Ali; Muhamad Sayuti Hassan Purpose Corporate gift-giving and hospitality are some of the high-risk areas for corruption. This paper aims to see comparisons between the Malaysian Ministerial Guidelines and the UK Guidance and to analyse...

...Ijaz Hussain Shah; Kinza Aish; Islam Kashif Ijaz Hussain Shah can be contacted at: Ijaz3014@gmail.com © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only This research aims to examine the impact of money laundering (ML) and corruption...

... induced investments in and out of Nigeria. This has had an impact on the country’s economic potential and its image in the international community. Despite many anti-corruption laws criminalising money laundering and terrorism financing, it is rated among the nations with the highest poverty index despite...

... Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Plea bargaining Financial crime Corruption Asset recovery Pakistan Anti-money laundering Criminal law Financial crime has remained a major concern to many governments of the world, its prevalence in many parts of the world is a significant...

... discuss the relationship between AML effectiveness and anti-corruption measures starting with the analysis of the best-ranked country in these indicators (IO4 and IO6). © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only The International Monetary Fund...

...Georgios Pavlidis Purpose This paper aims to critically examine whether it is timely and actionable for the European Union (EU) to adopt a global sanctions regime against corruption and how such a regime can be designed to maximise its efficiency. This paper argues that developing such a dedicated...

... broadly accepted textbook Principles of Criminology, later Criminology (Akers, 1989). Jamel Azibi can be contacted at: jamel.azibi@fsjegj.rnu.tn © Emerald Publishing Limited 2021 Emerald Publishing Limited Licensed re-use rights only Fraud Corruption Fraud triangle...

...Ijaz Hussain Shah; Kinza Aish Ijaz Hussain Shah can be contacted at: Ijaz3014@gmail.com Correlation studies between corruption and inflation discovered a positive and statistically significant relationship between the variables. Numerous factors may contribute to the correlation between...

... and effectively combat organized criminality and money laundering. The high level of development of the shadow economy, corruption, ineffectiveness of regulatory and legal support, as well as duplication of functions of individual authorities have become prerequisites for the financial monitoring system formation...