FinCEN advisory highlights Russian kleptocracy concerns
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Kyle Brasseur2022-04-16T11:17:00
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an advisory offering red flag indicators of kleptocracy and foreign corruption, noting Russia as a country of “particular concern.”
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