The return of assets stolen by corrupt public officials

The paper provides estimates of assets government officials in less developed states have stolen through corrupt means and the effect the thefts have had on these states’ ability to meet the Sustainable Development Goals. It explains how corrupt officials use offshore vehicles to hide the assets in other nations, and the role of lawyers, real estate agents, and others in enabling their concealment. It summarizes the provisions of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption that require States Parties to make it difficult to hide stolen assets and to assist in locating and recovering them.

Lees verder:

• Recommendations for accelerating and streamlining the return of assets stolen by corrupt public officials, FACTI Panel Background Paper