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🇪🇸 Recuperación de activos en casos graves de fraude : Vía penal española vs. mecanismos civiles del common law
Read this post in English Introducción En casos graves de fraude, como el soborno (cohecho), la corrupción, o las insolvencias punibles, la localización, congelación y recuperación de activos ilícitos es crucial para resarcir a las víctimas y desincentivar estas conductas. Tradicionalmente, en jurisdicciones de common law (como Reino Unido o EE.UU.), las víctimas suelen recurrir…
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Criminal or Civil? Spain’s Asset Recovery Advantage in Serious Fraud Cases
Lee esta entrada en español Introduction Asset recovery in cases of bribery and corruption (and other serious fraud cases) often pits criminal law remedies against civil litigation tools. In common law jurisdictions such as England and the United States, practitioners frequently rely on civil asset tracing and recovery mechanisms – for example, freezing injunctions (Mareva…
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The Transparency Debate: Corporate Secrecy vs. Corporate Publicity
In recent years, the global conversation about corporate secrecy has intensified, driven by data leaks like the Panama Papers and ongoing efforts to expose financial misconduct. At the heart of this debate lies the question: Should information about corporate ownership and finances be made public, or is privacy a fundamental right that needs protection? Advocates…
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The Shocking Case of a Spanish Police Chief and Hidden Millions in Cryptocurrencies
In a case that has shaken Spain’s National Police force to its core, a senior officer once tasked with fighting economic and financial crime has been caught at the center of a scandal involving millions of euros in cash and cryptocurrencies. This unfolding story, which reads like a crime thriller, reveals the deep vulnerabilities in…
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EU Directive 2024/1260 on Asset Recovery and Confiscation: Strengthening Europe’s Fight Against Economic Crime
On January 26, 2024, the European Union introduced Directive 2024/1260, a vital legislative framework aimed at improving asset recovery and confiscation across EU Member States. This directive targets the financial power of organized crime by enhancing the ability of authorities to trace, freeze, and confiscate proceeds of criminal activity. By addressing key gaps in the…
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