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Bribery:
Ukrainians have to pay bribes to cross back and forth between the conflict zone. (AFP)
Why do politicians keep falling for this reporter’s bait? (Guardian)
Kenyan agencies are looking into the bribery allegations contained in a U.S. settlement with Goodyear. (The Star, The Star)
The FCPAmericas blog has 10 compliance tips for private equity. Mike Volkov boilsdown attorney-client privilege issues. The FCPAProfessor wants you to spot the risk. Tom Fox explores risk assessments under COSO. Richard Bistrong reaches out to India. The FCPA Blog proposes a business ethics principle.
Cybercrime:
Fines remain rare despite an increase in health data breaches. (ProPublica, PorPublica)
Data breaches are fueling a new era of tax fraud. (The Hill)
Are employees the weakest link in cybersecurity? (Forbes)
Money Laundering:
Former Rep. Rick Renzi (R., Ariz.) reported to prison to serve his sentence for money laundering. (AP)
Kenya’s central bank is taking on money laundering. (Arab Times)
Somalia’s central bank chief is trying to keep the country connected to the global financial system. The battle is a byproduct of Washington’s war on al Shabaab. (Reuters. Foreign Policy)
Sanctions:
U.S. Senators plan to introduce legislation enabling congressional review of any nuclear agreement with Iran; President Barack Obama has already threatened to veto it. (press release, Al Monitor, Reuters)
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