United Kingdom
Euroviews. The refusal of Zamira Hajiyeva’s appeal is not the victory the NCA think it is ǀ View
Enthusiasts for the UK’s still relatively new system of Unexplained Wealth Orders are cheering the recent victory of the NCA against Zamira Hajiyeva in the Court of Appeal. There are, however, at least two reasons why the rest of us should be more circumspect about cheering this particular result.
United Kingdom
Euroviews. Magnitsky sanctions are coming. What form they’ll take depends on the EU and UK ǀ View
What exactly do the new EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell and UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab mean when they talk about Magnitsky sanctions? The question matters because both have committed to introducing them in their respective jurisdictions in the near future.
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United Kingdom
Euroviews. It’s time for the asset recovery industry to embrace AI’s potential ǀ View
Using sophisticated algorithms, it is now possible to achieve far better outcomes in terms of speed, cost and accuracy, while also removing much of the complexity and unpredictability historically associated with locating undisclosed assets, particularly hidden bank accounts.
Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan slams report it ran slush fund to promote image abroad
Azerbaijan has blasted claims that its ruling elite ran a secret 2.5 billion-euro slush fund to pay off politicians and promote a positive image of its leadership, amid accusations of human rights abuse and rigged elections.
