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Combating Money Laundering in Africa: Dealing with the Problem of PEPs

Combating Money Laundering in Africa: Dealing with the Problem of PEPs

Author: John Hatchard
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN: 9781789905298
Published In: October 2020
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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This insightful book critically explores the political, constitutional, legal, and economic challenges of effectively combating the laundering of the proceeds of crime by politically exposed persons (PEPs) in Africa.

Professor John Hatchard draws on numerous recent examples from Africa and beyond, arguing that a three-pronged approach is required to address the issues surrounding money laundering by PEPs; there must be action at the national, transnational, and corporate levels. Taking a forward-thinking perspective, he reviews the strategies which would make this approach effective and offers suggestions for their further enhancement. Professor Hatchard also provides an in-depth analysis of the different money laundering techniques used in African countries and suggests how constitutions, financial intelligence units, asset recovery mechanisms, and the African Court of Justice and Human and Peoples’ Rights can be utilised to tackle the problem. The book concludes that while challenges remain, there is cause for optimism that money laundering by African PEPs can be addressed successfully.

This book will be of interest to academics and students of law, particularly those focusing on financial law, corruption, and economic crime. Containing a wealth of practical case studies, it will also be beneficial for legal practitioners, policymakers, public officials, and civil society organisations.

Preface: Hope For The Future?

Part I: Setting The Scene

1. Money Laundering Challenges In The African Context: Constitutions, Law, Politics And Economics

2. PEPs And The Money Laundering Process In The African Context

Part II: The Global And Africa-Specific Strategies Designed To Combat Money Laudering

3. The International And Africa-Specific AML-Related Instruments

4. PEPs, FATF And The African FATF-Style Regional Bodies

Part III: Developing And Maintaining Effective AML Strategies In African States

5. PEPs And The Role Of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) And Regulators

6. PEPs And Constitutions As AML Instruments

7. Preventing Money Laundering By PEPs: The Constitutional Role Of The Auditor General

8. PEPs, Constitutions And Investigating Money Laundering