Company Investigations: The Importance Of Strategy 5 min read
January 29, 2019
As a company, Rio Tinto is one of the world’s leading mining groups. But it finds itself at the centre of an investigation over allegations of bribery relating to an iron ore project in Guinea. Read more
The Policing Of Fraud 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
January 23, 2019
Aziz Rahman, of business crime solicitors Rahman Ravelli, explains why he remains to be convinced by the bold changes to the investigation of fraud Read more
Dismissal At Nissan And Workplace Crime Prevention 5 min read
By Nicola Sharp
January 17, 2019
Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn, recognised worldwide as one of the car industry's leading figures, was sacked following his arrest in Japan. His arrest and subsequent dismissal came after an internal investigation discovered what the car manufacturer has called "significant acts of misconduct" over many years by him and another top executive. Read more
Brexit and its Implications on Extradition to the UK 2 min read
By Josie Welland
December 20, 2018
There is little doubt that there has recently been a number of remarkable rulings regarding the extradition of alleged white-collar crime offenders. Read more
Bribery And The Risk It Poses To Technology Companies 6 min read
By Nicola Sharp
November 21, 2018
Microsoft has become one of the highest-profile companies to be investigated over allegations of corruption and bribery. Read more
Aziz Rahman gives his thoughts on this year’s Cambridge International Symposium on Economic Crime speeches in interview with LexisNexis 4 min read
By Azizur Rahman
November 13, 2018
Representatives of the SFO have recently given speeches indicating a renewed focus on stripping the proceeds of crime from those the SFO investigates and prosecutes. Read more
UK Authorities turn to British expatriates in Dubai on the hunt for financial wrongdoing 3 min read
October 4, 2018
References are now being made to Dubai being the modern-day Costa Del Crime. Individuals believed to have perpetrated tax fraud are now buying large amounts of property in the UAE’s most famous emirate. Read more
Preventing money laundering in the gambling industry 3 min read
By Nicola Sharp
August 15, 2018
Online gambling provider 32Red has had to pay more than £2 million after failing to tackle the problem of money laundering. Read more
How to Conduct An Internal Investigation 5 min read
By Nicola Sharp, Syedur Rahman
July 8, 2018
In business, self-examination may be an option when it comes to enhancing performance, reviewing activities or examining opportunities. But when a company suspects it has been involved in illegal activity, it is essential. Read more
Brexit may yet pose a number of challenges for the Financial Conduct Authority 2 min read
July 3, 2018
Having published its business plan for 2018-19, the Financial Conduct Authority is sending out a strong message. But the true strength of that message will only be known if and when the FCA meets the targets that it has set itself – because there is little doubt that it has set itself a challenging course. Read more
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