Dirty Dealing: The Untold Truth about Global Money Laundering, International Crime and Terrorism

by Peter Lilley

Book Overview

Highly organised gangs, from the Italian Mafia to the Japanese Yakuza, infiltrate every corner of the globe: and money laundering is at the heart of their business. Dirty Dealing exposes the awesome scale and scope of global money laundering and its filtration into the world's legitimate business structures. Leading expert Peter Lilley reveals how the money is obtained, how it is "washed", and how organizations can detect and prevent money...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0749445122
• ISBN13: 9780749445126
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Money laundering 101

This one is easy to read, by Lilley, an ace headhunter. The book arrived quickly and in good condition. Lilley gives you the basics of the "laundry" business, so if you need to move some money off-shore or wash it . . . here's how. He also has the (surprising) stats on various money operations linked with criminal organizations (drugs, gambling, etc.). A good primer. >Sam

Strongly recommended reading for students of economics, criminology, and global terrorism

The fully revised and updated third edition of Dirty Dealing: The Untold Truth About Global Money Laundering, International Crime And Terrorism by global crime expert Peter Lilly is an informed and informative study of international corruption and crime as resulting in over two trillion US dollars being siphoned for illegal purposes every year. Introducing readers to a methodical and documented account based upon expertly researched information and analysis, Dirty Dealing provides a progressive basis for comprehending the global funding of international terrorism, major national and international organized criminal groups, the impact of the internet and "cyber laundering", and international anti-money laundering strategies for all types of corporate and multinational businesses. A seminal work of considerable scholarship and insight, Dirty Dealing is very strongly recommended reading for students of economics, criminology, and global terrorism.

Highly Recommended!

The subtitle of this book promises the "untold story" of dirty international financial dealings. That's not quite what it delivers, because the book compiles already-published accounts, public reports and Congressional testimony, and adds to them. Given that money laundering involves drug dealers, terrorists and slavers, the book has some titillating asides about sex, violence and filthy money. Author Peter Lilley explains precisely how money laundering works, including an introduction to the practices and techniques that have proven most successful. While praising the author's reportorial depth, we note one dilemma that emerges from such thoroughness: we hope this book doesn't fall into the hands of someone who wishes to take up money laundering but is unsure how to proceed. Business people who want to avoid being victimized should take particular note of the chapter discussing well-known checks-and-balances, controls and best practices.

Deeply interesting

Peter Lilley's "Dirty Dealing" was published quietly nine months before the horrific events at WTC and The Pentagon. It was as relevant when it was published as it is today, since it tells of the battle in which other countries have taken part to combat the funding of terrorism and drug dealers.It has become even more important after the events of September 11th to understand the scale and the difficulties of the task. ..."Dirty Dealing", though essentially a book that simply lays out the facts, should raise awareness of the issues that have blighted American foreign policy for decades. It's important to understand, so that we can ALL share a secure future.

very impressed

I was very impressed by the amount of information and the suberb way it was presented throughout the book. I would definitely recomend this book if you are looking for a well writen book on global money and organised crime.