Defence strategy: AML pre-conflict

War is a constant in human history: as well as loss of life and physical destruction, the political, social and economic dislocation creates new opportunities for organised crime. Mikhail Karataev looks at the illicit finance risks triggered even before a shot is fired.

Mikhail Karataev (karataevnew@gmail.com) is an independent AML professional, based in Florida, USA.

War is a constant in human history: as well as loss of life and physical destruction, the political, social and economic dislocation creates new opportunities for organised crime. Mikhail Karataev looks at the illicit finance risks triggered even before a shot is fired.