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The Puppet Masters: How The Corrupt Use Legal Structures To Hide Stolen Assets And What To Do About It,New
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Billions in corrupt assets, complex money trails, strings of shell companies and other spurious legal structures. These form the complex web of subterfuge in corruption cases, behind which hides the beneficial owner the Puppet Master and beneficiary of it all.Linking the beneficial owner to the proceeds of corruption is notoriously hard. With sizable wealth and resources on their side, they exploit transnational constructions that are hard to penetrate and stay aggressively ahead of the game.Nearly all cases of grand corruption have one thing in common. They rely on corporate vehicles legal structures such as companies, foundations and trusts to conceal ownership and control of tainted assets.The Misuse of Corporate Vehicles takes these corporate vehicles as its angle of investigation. It builds upon cases, interviews with investigators, corporate registries and financial institutions, as well as a 'mystery shopping' exercise that provide factual evidence of a criminal practice. This approach is used to understand the nature of the problem and design policy recommendations to facilitate the investigative process by unraveling the complex world of CVs.This lucidly written report is solidly built on stepby step arguments and designed to deliver practical, applicable and well substantiated recommendations. It is intended for use by policy makers in developing national legislation and regulation as well as international standard setters. It also provides helpful information for practitioners engaged in investigating corrupt officials and academics involved in the study of financial crime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Puppet Masters'? A: 'The Puppet Masters' explores how corrupt individuals use legal structures like companies and trusts to conceal stolen assets and evade accountability.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Emile van der Does de Willebois, who provides insights into the complexities of financial crime.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Puppet Masters'? A: 'The Puppet Masters' was published on November 3, 2011.
- Q: Is this book suitable for policymakers? A: Yes, the book is designed for policymakers and provides practical recommendations for developing legislation and regulations related to financial crime.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Puppet Masters' have? A: The book contains 284 pages of detailed analysis and case studies.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition,' indicating it is pre-owned but well-maintained.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Puppet Masters' is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Can this book help with understanding financial crime investigations? A: Yes, it provides insights and evidence that can assist practitioners engaged in investigating corrupt officials.
- Q: What features does the book offer? A: The book features step-by-step arguments and well-substantiated recommendations for addressing the issues of corruption.
- Q: Is this book focused on a specific category of crime? A: Yes, it specifically addresses issues related to white-collar crime and corruption.