Barriers to Asset Recovery

by Larissa Gray, Kevin Stephenson, Ric Power

It is estimated that the proceeds of crime, corruption and tax evasion represent between $1 trillion and $1.6 trillion per year, with half coming from developing countries. Proceeds are typically transferred abroad and hidden in foreign jurisdictions, thus requiring international cooperation. Various international conventions and agreements require international cooperation on this issue, in particular the United Nations Convention against Corruption;...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0821386603
• ISBN13: 9780821386606
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: World Bank Publications
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.9" x 9.9"