The Hawala Agent

Author : Smarak Swain
Publisher : Sristhi Publishers & Distributors
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-12-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789390441877

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The Hawala Agent by Smarak Swain Pdf

Digyen Burmah is a forensic auditor and corporate spy. An old friend needs his help in finding his wife and co-worker, who mysteriously vanished during an official tour. Apparently, the company is also frantically trying to find his elusive wife. Burmah investigates the company and unearths shady deals in tax havens, transactions with hawala agents, cash payments to influence Indian elections and many more shocking details. Did his friend’s wife know too much? Or was she a conduit in the hawala channel used to transport money across borders? Whose money is it? What agenda is the company pursuing in the garb of developing software? Based on true stories from income tax raids, The Hawala Agent brings to fore how hawala is used to launder money and finance extremism.

Author : Graham Johnson
Publisher : Random House
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781780577463

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Young Blood by Graham Johnson Pdf

'The young bloods did not care whether they killed criminals or civilians . . .’ The Cartel is Britain’s biggest drugs gang, a global corporation employing thousands of criminals and flooding Britain with cocaine and heroin. Yet the established order is under threat: street gangs are overwhelming the old-school Cartel godfathers with a campaign of violence, intimidation and mayhem, heralding a series of events that has had devastating consequences for the whole of society. In Young Blood, the explosive follow-up to The Cartel, bestselling true-crime author Graham Johnson reveals how the brutal assassination of drug baron Colin ‘King Cocaine’ Smith in 2007 by a group of young bucks triggered the rise of the foot soldier, and exposes the bitter struggle that has spread throughout Europe as various factions battle to seize control of the most lucrative crime syndicate in British history.

Author : G. Naufal,I. Genc
Publisher : Springer
Page : 179 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-10-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781137117854

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Expats and the Labor Force by G. Naufal,I. Genc Pdf

An investigation into the labor force in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries primarily focusing on labor migration and remittances. The GCC countries have the highest share of foreign labor in the world. The authors examine the multidimensional aspects of such a large foreign population.

Author : Shima D. Keene
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-02-24
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781317010302

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Threat Finance by Shima D. Keene Pdf

Criminal and terrorist organisations are increasingly turning to white collar crime such as fraud, e-crime, bribery, data and identity theft, in addition to more violent activities involving kidnap and ransom, narcotics and arms trafficking, to fund their activities and, in some cases pursue their cause. The choice of victims is global and indiscriminate. The modus operandi is continually mutating and increasing in sophistication; taking advantage of weaknesses in the system whether they be technological, legal or political. Countering these sources of threat finance is a shared challenge for governments, the military, NGOs, financial institutions and other businesses that may be targeted. Shima Keene’s Threat Finance offers new thinking to equip any organisation regardless of sector and geographical location, with the knowledge and tools to deploy effective counter measures to tackle the threat. To that end, she brings together a wide variety of perspectives - cultural, legal, economic and technological - to explain the sources, mechanisms and key intervention methodologies. The current environment continues to favour the criminal and the terrorist. Threat Finance is an essential read for fraud and security practitioners, financial regulators, policy-makers, intelligence officials, judges and barristers, law enforcement officers, and researchers in this field. Dr Keene offers an antidote to the lack of good, applied, research; shortcomings in in-house financial and forensic expertise; misdirected financial compliance schemes; legal and judicial idiosyncrasies; unhelpful organisation structures and poor communication. She argues convincingly for a coherent, aggressive, informed and cross-disciplinary approach to an ever changing and rapidly growing threat.

Author : C.P. Thomas
Publisher : Notion Press
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-28
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781648509032

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Realm of the Fox by C.P. Thomas Pdf

He lives in the shadows all his life. Invisible, yet observant, staring at the greyness, trying to unravel an un-unravelable web for meaning, for information that his master so impatiently seeks, that his nation so desperately needs. Beyond the visible frontiers of the nation, there exists a realm that is invisible to many. A realm that is defended by very special warriors, The Intelligence officers. Sneaky and shadowy, these officers remain engaged in a constant battle to outfox the enemy. The defense of this realm determines the nation’s capability to thwart subversive threats. Threats that can compromise national security to the point of toppling governments or losing territory. It could mean the allegiance of a region or a section of people being lost to the enemy, or even the death of democracy itself! What are the unseen dangers that our nation faces today and how does our Intelligence agency match up to the challenge? How do we unleash the full power of Intelligence, of Knowing?

Author : Georgia Daleure
Publisher : Springer
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-09-29
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789811027659

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Emiratization in the UAE Labor Market by Georgia Daleure Pdf

This book combines classic and recent studies investigating challenges to Emiratization – full employment of Emirati nationals who make up only about 10% of the total workforce – in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The book offers a comprehensive overview of the events leading to the country’s rapid growth and development, as well as important social and cultural issues arising as the country transitioned from an isolated traditional economy to an open globalized one, and explores the specific challenges of incorporating Emiratis in their own vibrant economy. This topic is of interest to scholars, policymakers, and those considering investing or seeking employment in the UAE since it emerged as a Western-friendly, politically stable, and prospering oil-producing country in a region plagued by political, social, and economic turmoil.

Author : Brian J. Hesse
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 129 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2013-09-13
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781317985921

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Somalia: State Collapse, Terrorism and Piracy by Brian J. Hesse Pdf

The situation in Somalia today embodies some of the most pressing issues in international relations. How should the international community deal with the collapsed state that is Somalia? From the presence of al-Qaeda operatives to pirates, to what extent is Somalia a threat to global peace and commerce? Which aspects of Somalia's economic, social and political landscape can be considered successful, and how do these ‘success stories’ reflect some of the more problematic issues the country faces? This book sheds light on all of these topics and more. The book is written to appeal to a wide audience, from specialists in international security, development and/or humanitarian issues, to students and casual readers. Its six contributing authors, with their focus on current events mixed with historical perspective, ensure readers get varying views of what is happening today in the Horn of Africa. The book was published as a special issue of the Journal of Contemporary African Studies.

Author : Philip L. Reichel
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 860 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781440860157

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Global Crime [2 volumes] by Philip L. Reichel Pdf

A definitive resource for understanding such far-reaching and often interconnected crimes as cyber theft, drug trafficking, human smuggling, identity theft, wildlife poaching, and sex tourism. While many international corporations have benefited from the global economy and distribution of information, globalization has also had serious negative consequences. This important reference work offers students and general readers a critical understanding of how technology, governments, political unrest, war, and economic strife contribute to an increase in global crime. This A–Z encyclopedia covers key people, events, and organizations and includes key documents that will help readers to understand the numerous problems created by the many transnational crimes that are growing in severity and frequency around the world. Entries address perpetrators and their methods; victims; who really profits; and law enforcement responses. In addition to cyber theft and sales of weapons and narcotics, the set provides a detailed look at global crimes not typically covered, such as corruption, fraudulent medicine, illegal sports betting, organ trafficking, maritime piracy, trafficking in cultural property, and wildlife and forest crime. Although some historical events and people are included, the focus is on recent and contemporary topics.

Author : Steve A. Yetiv
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780801463402

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The Petroleum Triangle by Steve A. Yetiv Pdf

In The Petroleum Triangle, Steve A. Yetiv tells the interconnected story of oil, globalization, and terrorism. Yetiv asks how Al-Qaeda, a small band of terrorists, became such a real and perceived threat to American and global security, a threat viewed as profound enough to motivate the strongest power in world history to undertake extraordinary actions, including two very costly wars. Yetiv argues that Middle East oil and globalization have combined to augment the real and perceived threat of transnational terrorism. Globalization has allowed terrorists to do things that otherwise would be more difficult and costly: exploit technology, generate fear beyond their capabilities, target vulnerable economic and political nodes, and capitalize on socio-economic dislocation. Meanwhile, Middle East oil has fueled terrorism by helping to bolster oil-rich regimes that terrorists hate, to fund the terrorist infrastructure, and to generate anti-American and anti-Western sentiments about American support for oil-rich regimes and perceived Western designs on Middle East oil. Together, Middle East oil and globalization have combined in various ways to help create Al-Qaeda's real and perceived threat, and that of its affiliates and offshoots. The combined effect has shaped important contours of the Petroleum Triangle and of world affairs. A sweeping analysis of contemporary world politics and American foreign and military policy, The Petroleum Triangle convincingly argues that it is critical to understand the connections among oil, globalization, and terrorism if we seek to comprehend modern global politics. What happens within the Petroleum Triangle will help determine if the death of Osama bin Laden will ultimately cripple Al-Qaeda and its affiliates or be yet another milestone in an ongoing age of terrorism.

Author : Murali Raghavan
Publisher : Leadstart Publishing Pvt Ltd
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9789356104112

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Riding the De(mon) by Murali Raghavan Pdf

A presumably innocent banker A religious leader accused of murder A journalist who is after more than just the next big story A plan to use demonetization to topple a government Young, smart, once with a promising career before him, Vikram is in jail in Chennai. He stands accused of defrauding over ten crore rupees from Bharat Bank, where he worked in the IT department. Though he insists on his innocence, the evidence is stacked against him, and Vikram appears doomed to spend the best years of his life in prison – unless he agrees to a strange request from a lawyer representing an anonymous client. Trapped in jail with no possibility of release, Vikram agrees, only to fall back into the world of corporate espionage and government corruption and intrigues, a run on a bank, and murder. Ashwini, an investigative financial reporter, tumbles upon methods used to circumvent the rules imposed by the Reserve Bank of India during India’s demonetization. Vikram crosses paths with Ashwini in his quest to expose the web of corruption between people with mountains of money to hide and the unethical ways they invent to hide it. But Ashwini’s true investigation is into the man known as “Guruji” – a fellow inmate and possibly Vikram’s only friend from his time in jail – whom she believes to be the cause of her sister’s death. Can Vikram swim against these murky tides to secure his freedom – from jail and from his benevolent blackmailer’s clutches? Will Ashwini ever discover what really happened to her sister? And what is Guruji’s dark secret, that seems to hold the key to many mysteries?

Author : Andrey Hay (Editor-In-Chief)
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781329954069

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Undercurrent Journal: Vol. 12, Issue 1 (Fall/Winter 2016) [COLOR] by Andrey Hay (Editor-In-Chief) Pdf

Author : Rafay, Abdul
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-08-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781668485897

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Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance by Rafay, Abdul Pdf

As fraud and corruption continue to spread globally, illicit and illegitimate finance is one of many areas of concern. To help stop the spread of corruption across fields and industries, further study on the best practices and strategies to combat illicit and illegitimate finance is required. Concepts and Cases of Illicit Finance provides understanding and lessons learned regarding all aspects of illicit and illegitimate finance. Covering key topics such as financial crimes, financial intelligence, and hacking fraud, this premier reference work is ideal for business owners, managers, policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, academicians, scholars, practitioners, instructors, and students.

Author : Rajeswary Ampalavanar Brown
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134583898

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Islam in Modern Thailand by Rajeswary Ampalavanar Brown Pdf

This book addresses the complexity of Islam in Thailand, by focusing on Islamic charities and institutions affiliated to the mosque. By extrapolating through Islam and the waqf (Islamic charity) in different regions of Thailand the diversity in races and institutions, it demonstrates the regional contrasts within Thai Islam. The book also underlines the importance of the internal histories of these separate spaces, and the processes by which institutions and ideologies become entrenched. It goes on to look at the socio economic transformation that is taking place within the context of trading networks through Islamic institutions and civil networks linked to mosques, madrasahs and regional power brokers. Brown casts this study of private Islamic welfare as strengthening rather than weakening relations with the secular Thai state. The current regime’s effectiveness in coopting these Muslim elites, including Lutfi and Wisoot, into state bureaucracies assists in widening their popular base in the south, in the north-east, and in Bangkok. Such appointments were efficacious in reinforcing the elite’s Islamic identity within a modern, secular, literate, and cosmopolitan Thai culture. In challenging existing studies of Thai Muslims as furtive protest minorities, this book diverts our attention to how Islamic philanthropy provides the logic and dynamism behind the creation of autonomous spaces for these independent groups, affording unusual insights into their economic, political and social histories.

Author : Eileen Boris,Heidi Gottfried,Julie Greene,Joo-Cheong Tham
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-12-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780252053740

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Global Labor Migration by Eileen Boris,Heidi Gottfried,Julie Greene,Joo-Cheong Tham Pdf

Around the world, hundreds of millions of labor migrants endure exploitation, lack of basic rights, and institutionalized discrimination and marginalization. What dynamics and drivers have created a world in which such a huge--and rapidly growing--group toils as marginalized men and women, existing as a lower caste institutionally and juridically? In what ways did labor migrants shape their living and working conditions in the past, and what opportunities exist for them today? Global Labor Migration presents new multidisciplinary, transregional perspectives on issues surrounding global labor migration. The essays go beyond disciplinary boundaries, with sociologists, ethnographers, legal scholars, and historians contributing research that extends comparison among and within world regions. Looking at migrant workers from the late nineteenth century to the present day, the contributors illustrate the need for broader perspectives that study labor migration over longer timeframes and from wider geographic areas. The result is a unique, much-needed collection that delves into one of the world’s most pressing issues, generates scholarly dialogue, and proposes cutting-edge research agendas and methods. Contributors: Bridget Anderson, Rutvica Andrijasevic, Katie Bales, Jenny Chan, Penelope Ciancanelli, Felipe Barradas Correia Castro Bastos, Eileen Boris, Charlie Fanning, Judy Fudge, Jorge L. Giovannetti-Torres, Heidi Gottfried, Julie Greene, Justin Jackson, Radhika Natarajan, Pun Ngai, Bastiaan Nugteren, Nicola Piper, Jessica R. Pliley, Devi Sacchetto, Helen Sampson, Yael Schacher, Joo-Cheong Tham, and Matt Withers

Author : Barbara Parker
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005-04-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781848604698

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Introduction to Globalization and Business by Barbara Parker Pdf

What is globalization? How have the world economies changed in recent years? What impact do these changes have on business and management practice? Through creative use of examples, case studies and exercises from organizations worldwide, this book demonstrates the many levels at which globalization impacts on contemporary businesses, society and organizations and elucidates the ways in which different globalization trends and factors interrelate. Focusing on an integrated approach to understanding the effects of global trends such as new technologies, new markets, and cultural and political changes, the book enables students to understand the wider implications of globalization and apply this to their study and comprehension of contemporary business and management. Each chapter: - opens with a short and current case which introduces the key concepts covered in that chapter - provides an overview of chapter objectives to allow the student to navigate easily - illustrates the chapter concepts with useful boxed examples - concludes with a review of the key chapter concepts learnt - provides a series of review and discussion questions - offers ′Global Enterprise Project′ assignments for applying course concepts to the same company - gives up-to-date references from many sources to direct student′s further reading. Students can access the companion website which includes additional material in support of each chapter of the book by clicking on the `companion website′ logo above.