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Review: The Dynamics of Unmasking Beneficial Ownership: In The Fight Against Economic Crime
Sunday Island
|January 25, 2026
Arguably the greatest stumbling block for those attempting to prevent and address serious crime is the practical and legal difficulties in determining who owns and controls what.
While criminals have always attempted to hide their identity, now that the tracing and interdiction of wealth associated with criminal and subversive activities has become so important the ability to fix beneficial ownership has become of crucial importance.
This story is from the January 25, 2026 edition of Sunday Island.
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