What everybody ought to know about scams
In 2021, scams accounted for over $2 billion in financial losses in Australia. We look at the key trends outlined in the ACCC’s Targeting Scams 2021 report.
DetailsDennis Miralis is a leading Australian defence lawyer with over 20 years of experience. Dennis is a Partner at Nyman Gibson Miralis and specialises in international criminal law.
Who is on the FBIs ‘Cyber Most Wanted’ list, and for what crimes?
Explore the different types of cases pursued by the FBI, and the main cybercrime types targeted.
DetailsCorporate criminal liability in Australia
How are corporations help responsible for crimes, when the acts have been committed through humans? Explore the current system and proposed reforms.
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How can sanctions be lifted under Australian law? Australia’s new sanctions regulator
Explore the role of Australia’s new sanctions regulator, the Australian Sanctions Office (ASO) in overseeing the removal of sanctions under Australian law.
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Will your anti-bribery compliance program stack up in a court of law? The SFO Handbook as a guide
Explore the key factors the UK Serious Fraud Office considers in assessing the effectiveness of a company’s compliance program as part of an investigation.
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How does the United Nations Convention against Corruption strengthen global anti-corruption?
Discover how the UNCAC is helping to strengthen national anti-corruption frameworks, thereby strengthening the global fight against corruption.
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Combating global money laundering and cybercrime: What is the the role of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime
Explore the role of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime in combating global money laundering and cybercrime, as outlined in its 2018 annual report.
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‘Grand corruption’ vs. ‘petty corruption’: A shifting focus
Most anti-corruption measures currently target “petty corruption”. Explore the shifting focus to the most significant cases of “grand corruption”.
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How does the FBI combat white collar crime?
A key focus of the FBI’s work is on combating white collar crime, partnering with other law enforcement agencies to dismantle criminal enterprises.
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How does Australia’s corporate regulator combat illegal phoenix activity?
Explore how ASIC combats illegal phoenix activity – when a company liquidates its operations to avoid paying its creditors, taxes & other regulatory payments.
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