Money Laundering in Ireland: Context, History and the Law focuses on the three key aims of anti-money laundering (AML) efforts: protecting legitimate businesses and financial systems from being exploited by criminals, criminalising money laundering, and seizing the proceeds of crime. With clear explanations setting out the current legislation and case law, it show show these goals shape laws and enforcement.
Who Should Buy This Book?
Money Laundering in Ireland: Context, History and the Law is a valuable resource for students, lawyers, police officers, and compliance professionals. Whether youre studying AML, enforcing the law, or working the AML/Compliance fields, this book provides the knowledge and tools you need to understand and combat financial crime in Ireland and beyond.
Content Includes
Introduction
The International Development of Money Laundering and Anti-money Laundering
The History and Development of Irish Money Laundering Law
The Money Laundering and Organised Crime Offences
The Investigation of Money Laundering
Asset Freezing, Seizure, and Confiscation
Money Laundering Sentencing and Appeals
Appendices
Dr Steven Meighan has extensive national and international experience in the investigation of money laundering and organised crime. He was part of the Financial Action Task Force(FATF) team that undertook Indonesias membership evaluation, with responsibility for the evaluation of their money laundering investigation and asset recovery systems. He previously served as a United Nations peacekeeper in Cyprus. His work with Europol, Interpol, and the European Commission has taken him around the world working with numerous international law enforcement and government agencies. He is a member of An Garda Sķochįna, was called to the Irish Bar in 2015, and holds a PhD in Anti-money Laundering.
