Offshore Jurisdictions, Nominal Structures, and Straw Men as Key Elements of Crypto-Crimes and Transnational Asset Concealment
This report by Sergey Khrabrykh, President of Observatoire ARGA, analyzes the role of offshore jurisdictions, nominee directors, and straw men in modern crypto-crime structures. It examines the integration of blockchain technology with classic corporate concealment tools (shell companies), a mechanism used to mask beneficiaries, evade sanctions, and launder illicit proceeds, thereby creating significant obstacles for international investigations.
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