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Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
(1) As DEA also points out, "In some cases, the agent (business) may represent a variety of remittance companies. When this is the case, the agent may suggest dividing the deposit, sending a portion with each of the represented businesses (companies). Thus, detection is increasingly challenging."Federal authorities at the conference also highlighted the recent growth of smaller independent remitters (beyond the more established Western Union and MoneyGram systems), particularly of those providing service to and from Mexico. DEA reported that although these remitters provide important legitimate services to migrant worker populations, the location of these businesses, "do not necessarily parallel the employment centers for these laborers. Rather, it appears that the agent locations are primarily located in states without regulations governing the money services industry." ... [Read More]
Country Reports: N-Z
Namibia Namibia is not a regional financial center. In addition to its Central Bank, Namibia has four commercial banks. Of particular concern in Namibia is the smuggling of precious minerals and gems, the proceeds of which Namibian authorities think may be laundered through Namibian financial institutions. In November of 2004, Namibia criminalized money laundering with passage of the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill. The new law requires both bank and non-bank financial institutions to report suspicious transactions to the Central Bank and provide relevant documents and other information to government authorities for use in criminal investigations. Non-bank financial institutions, such as private pension funds, the stock exchange, and investment companies, were previously ... [Read More]
M) Money Laundering and Financial Crimes
Nicaragua is a party to the 1988 UN Drug Convention, and has signed but not yet ratified the UN Convention against Transnational Organized Crime. Nicaragua is a member of the Organization of American States Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS/CICAD) Experts Group to Control Money Laundering. Nicaragua has signed the Central American Treaty for the Prevention and Repression of Money and Asset Laundering Related to Illicit Activities Connected with Drug Trafficking and Related Crimes. Nicaragua was suspended from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) because of a lack of participation with that organization since signing the CFATF MOU in 1996. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
There are many acceptable and reasonable beauty shops that give both men’s and women’s haircuts as well as other services such as skin care, body care and nail care at reasonable prices. Some hair products are available locally, but employees are advised to bring a supply of their favorite brands. Photo developing facilities and print shops are available. Dry cleaning and tailoring shops are conveniently located. Car repair shops and car washes are abundant and inexpensive. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Personnel may import cars (tax and duty free), or purchase them locally. A registration and insurance certificate are needed, but a temporary customs registration and insurance certificate can be obtained at the port of entry. The Embassy or Consulate will assist you in obtaining French registration papers and plates. Technical and administrative staffs receive “K” plates and personnel on the diplomatic list receive “CD” plates. In addition, everyone is issued regular French plates to be used as a security measure to make American ownership of the car less conspicuous. To sell a car locally, duty must be paid, except when sold to another diplomat or to Mission personnel. Married persons on the diplomatic list may register two cars tax-free provided the spouse is at post. Personnel not on the diplomatic list may register one car duty free. ... [Read More]
US Department Of State Post Report
Although not essential for strictly city living (traffic conditions are often horrendous and street parking nearly nonexistent), a private car has many advantages, especially for traveling on the roads and byways of Spain. For this reason, most Embassy and Consulate General personnel own a car. Compact and smaller European cars are most suitable for Spanish roads and traffic conditions, and usually require less maintenance. Garage and street parking in Spain is designed for smaller cars. Owners of large American vehicles or SUVs will usually find it difficult to find quarters with adequate garage space. ... [Read More]
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