What is a beneficial owner? A beneficial owner of a non-individual customer (for example a corporation or a unit trust) is an individual that controls the customer, or either directly or indirectly owns 25 percent or more of the customer. AUSTRAC has prepared a summary of beneficial owner identification obligations, to help businesses protect themselves…
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Discover why detecting and confiscating proceeds of crime from cyber offences presents many challenges for authorities.
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A civil freezing order prevents a person from accessing funds. Discover who can apply for such an order, the requirements and applicable exclusions.
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Who is the ‘Cloud Evidence Group’? Explore the key issues surrounding the complex area of access to evidence in the cloud.
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Current mutual legal assistance (MLA) procedures are inefficient. Discover how more effective international cooperation could be achieved.
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Learn about offensive cyber operations and attacks, the main aims of Australia’s cyber offensive strategies, and the potential risks involved.
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Learn about the Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), introduced into United States federal law in 1970.
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Discover how emerging ICT has allowed offenders located in other jurisdictions to commit cybercrimes against Australian citizens.
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Explore the key functions and reponsibilities of the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) – Australia’s national signals intelligence authority.
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Mutual Legal Assistance often raises complex questions concerning human rights, which need to be balanced against requests for assistance.
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