Rappler's latest stories on anti money laundering
Duterte says POGOs 'clean,' but AMLC warns of dirty money
The Anti-Money Laundering Council flags the lack of transparency and low level of awareness of rules in the online gaming industry
'We are losing fight' vs dirty money, Gordon tells AMLC
(UPDATED) 'I don't see any enthusiasm on the part of AMLC to make this thing work,' says Senator Richard Gordon
In nearly 3-year drug trial, DOJ yet to submit AMLC report vs De Lima
'Either the AMLC report is being manufactured...or the DOJ is simply engaged in a drawn-out fishing expedition,' says the camp of detained Senator Leila de Lima
Money for drugs, human trafficking coursed through PH banks – AMLC
The Anti-Money Laundering Council finds 161,650 suspicious transactions totaling P17.9 trillion from 2013 to 2017. The amount was used to fund crimes like illegal drugs, human trafficking, and terrorism.
Andaya seeks AMLC help in probe of firms linked to Diokno's in-laws
Aremar Construction uses at least 8 dummy contractors, including C.T. Leoncio Construction and Trading, to bag government projects in Sorsogon, claims House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya Jr
Duterte EO adopts strategy to fight money laundering, terrorism financing
The strategy is to be implemented by government agencies from 2018 to 2022
AMLC report can be used vs Jinggoy Estrada – SC
The Anti-Money Laundering Council report alleges that ex-senator Jinggoy Estrada received at least P157.6 million in kickbacks through the pork barrel scam
Company president's secretary convicted of money laundering
Annabella Ylagan is found guilty of transferring her employer's funds to fictitious bank accounts, amassing P12 million in 4 years
AMLC zooms in on jewelers, fund managers, lawyers, accountants
They are now required to register and submit deeds of undertaking to comply with the Anti-Money Laundering Act, as well as attend regular trainings
Maute assets probed as AMLC focuses on terror financing
The Bureau of Internal Revenue investigates an unnamed individual who tried to claim the P52-million worth of Maute loot
AMLC’s purchase of iPhone 7s flagged by COA
AMLC drafts a budget for 24 Android phones for its investigators, but ends up buying only 16 units of the more expensive iPhone 7
Duterte to allow anti-corruption body to look into his bank records
President Rodrigo Duterte says the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission is free to check his bank accounts but he won't give the same access to his political opponents
De Lima seeks inquiry into anti-money laundering law compliance
'Duterte should never be exempted from investigation and accountability,' says Senator Leila de Lima
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Trillanes pushes Senate probe into AMLC's refusal to cooperate with Ombudsman
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says the probe will 'question the legality' of the Anti-Money Laundering Council's refusal to give the Ombudsman 'vital' data on President Rodrigo Duterte's bank accounts
Duterte probe terminated because AMLC refused to cooperate – Ombudsman
This development raises more questions: where did the bank records come from, and why did a different deputy ombudsman terminate the investigation?
Trillanes eyes charges vs AMLC chief for 'cover up' of Duterte bank documents
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV also slams President Rodrigo Duterte for ordering the suspension of Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang
Malacañang suspends Deputy Ombudsman Carandang
(UPDATED) The Office of the Executive Secretary files an administrative case against Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang for supposed premature disclosure of documents about President Rodrigo Duterte's bank accounts
Senate panel issues subpoena for ex-Comelec chief Bautista
Former Commission on Elections chairman Andres Bautista is ordered to attend a February 12 hearing on his alleged wealth, after he skipped the Senate inquiry thrice
Stricter AMLA reporting guidelines set to take effect
This is part of the Philippine government's campaign against money laundering and terrorism financing
AMLC adopts stricter controls against money laundering
The new controls include the requirement to upload reports of suspicious transactions within 5 days of occurrence as well as separate know-your-customer documents
Sedition, coup, graft complaints filed vs Trillanes
(2nd UPDATE) Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says the complaints will not stop him from 'exposing' President Rodrigo Duterte and his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte
Calida threatens Ombudsman with lawsuit, impeachment
'They are destabilizing the presidency of Rodrigo Duterte, and we will not let that happen,' says Solicitor General Calida
Did Carandang commit breaches, and can the President remove him?
The provision granting the President the power to remove a Deputy Ombudsman was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in 2014
Duterte dares: Shoot me if I have more than P40M
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte says evidence against him is 'illegally obtained'
[Newspoint] Duterte vs the people's right to know
At any rate, the unsorted question about who provided the bank records loses much of its relevance in the glare of the damning evidence the records themselves reveal
Panelo hits Ombudsman exec for 'disclosing' Duterte bank records
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo warns Overall Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang that this could mean administrative sanctions
AMLC's bank records on Duterte show P1-B flow of money – Ombudsman
(UPDATED) The Ombudsman now has a copy of bank records from the AMLC which, according to the Overall Deputy Ombudsman, 'more or less' look like the documents submitted by Trillanes
Singapore bank says it has no Trillanes account
(UPDATED) 'Hongkong Shanghai Bank,' the second bank in Singapore where the senator allegedly has an account, does not exist in the location cited by allies of President Rodrigo Duterte
AMLC confirms receipt of Trillanes' bank secrecy waivers
In this regard we will evaluate the submitted Sworn Waiver and revert to you the soonest says AMLC Executive Director Mel Georgie Racela in a letter dated Wednesday September 13
Duterte refuses to sign bank secrecy waiver
President Duterte expounds on his allegations against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and says his critic has perfected the art of crime
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Panelo on Trillanes' challenge to Duterte: Previous 'waiver' still valid
But the Special Power of Attorney signed by President Rodrigo Duterte in May 2016 does not explicitly allow banks to reveal the transaction history of his accounts
Trillanes denies offshore accounts, vows to sign bank secrecy waiver
Ibabalandra ko isasampal ko yan sa mukha ni Duterte says opposition Senator Antonio Trillanes IV referring to certification from banks which would prove he does not own the accounts in question
DOJ clears Philrem officials in Bangladesh Bank heist
But the Department of Justice junks the appeal of former RCBC branch manager Maia Deguito who faces money laundering charges
Napoles, Revilla camps try to block bank witnesses in plunder trial
Bank records show withdrawals by Napoles NGOs
Senators ask Comelec chief to waive bank secrecy rights
UPDATED The Senate committee on banks financial institutions and currencies invites Comelec chief Andres Bautista to attend its next hearing on his controversial bank deposits
BSP outlines new rules, penalties for money launderers
These new rules and penalties will cover all BSP supervised personnel and are designed to ensure that the Philippines shall not be used as a money laundering site
Bautista may face charges even if settlement reached with wife – Aguirre
Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II says Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista s stint as PCGG head is also being investigated for possible anomalies
Senate to discuss fraud case with Metrobank, AMLC, BSP
Senator Francis Escudero says his committee will review if there is a need to launch a Senate probe into the P900 million internal fraud at Metrobank
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Casinos now covered by anti-money laundering law
UPDATED Casinos are now required to report casino cash transactions exceeding P5 million according to AMLA amendments signed by President Rodrigo Duterte
Anti-graft court orders AMLC to open records for Jinggoy Estrada defense
The Sandiganbayan says the ex senator s right to access information to prove his innocence outweighs the bank secrecy law being invoked by the anti money laundering body
COA finds unauthorized cash advances for AMLC’s ‘confidential projects’
The COA says cash advances for the plans named Flinstone Arlim and Alkalde exceeded the allowable limit set under Joint Circular No 2015 01
Senate, House OK on final reading bills including casinos in AMLA
UPDATED The two chambers of Congress are set to convene a bicameral conference committee to finalize the measure before President Rodrigo Duterte signs it into law
AMLC rejects Trillanes' request for Duterte bank transactions
Ang gawin ni Duterte ay pumirma ng waiver Marami ka pang drama marami ka pang arte Para malaman ng taong bayan ano ang totoo says Senator Antonio Trillanes IV
AMLC appeals Sandigan order to show PDAF probe records
The production in court of the AMLC memorandum containing such bank accounts and transactions would not only violate confidentiality but would also jeopardize the ongoing investigation of the AMLC
U.S. labels Philippines as major money laundering site again
For the US State Department money laundering remains a serious concern in the Philippines due to its international narcotics trade corruption and weak laws
Who's the officer-in-charge of PH's Anti-Money Laundering Council?
CPA lawyer Mel Georgie Racela is officer in charge of the Anti Money Laundering Council Secretariat until July 31 2017
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