This module will introduce you to money laundering. You will learn what money laundering is and why criminals need to launder money. This module will cover some common money laundering methods and some actions that can be taken to fight money laundering.
Duration: 60 - 90 min.
Laundering Methods
In this module we will cover the methods that criminals use to launder money. By the time you have finished this module you will be able to identify some common methods of money laundering. You will understand what methods are used in the three stages of money laundering.
Duration: 75 - 120 min.
Traditional Financial Institutions
In this module we will cover financial transactions and what steps can be taken to combat money laundering. By the time you have finished this module you will understand the importance of uniform International banking laws and regulations. You will learn what steps financial institutions can take in order to prevent money laundering. You will learn how to become familiar with the different types of financial records and the information that they contain. Finally you will know how to recognise signs of suspicious transactions.
Duration: 45 - 90 min.
Non Traditional Institutions
In this module we will look at informal financial institutions. By the time you have finished this module you will understand what informal financial institutions are. You will know how they are used by money launderers to launder their money. You will understand what the alternative remittance system is and how it works.
Duration: 30 - 45 min.
Money Laundering Havens
In this module we will cover financial havens and how they are used by money launderers. By the time you have finished this module you will understand what financial havens are. You will be familiar with the different services that they offer. You will know how these services are used by money launderers to layer and integrate their illegal proceeds.
Duration: 30 - 60 min.
Financial Investigative Unit
In this module we will look at the Financial Intelligence Unit or "FIU". By the time you have completed this module you will understand why there is a need for a Financial Intelligence Unit and the roles and responsibility of a Financial Intelligence Unit. You will also know what factors are important for the success of a Financial Intelligence Unit.
Duration: 80 - 115 min.
Financial Investigations
In this module we will look at how financial investigations are conducted. By the time you have finished this module you will know the different phases of a financial investigation. You will understand the process and the information that is needed in order to initiate an investigation and you will understand why planning is so important.
Duration: 70 - 100 min.
Financial Records
In this module we will cover where and how to obtain financial records for use in a money laundering investigation. By the time you have finished this module you will be familiar with the different institutions that keep records relevant to a financial investigation and the type of records that can be obtained at each institution. You will know what factors should be considered when contacting these institutions.
Duration: 60 - 100 min.
Informants
In this module you will learn how to locate, manage and develop informants for use in a money laundering investigation. By the time you have finished this module you will understand what informants are and their importance in an investigation. You will know where to locate informants for use in a money laundering investigation and the factors that must be considered when developing and handling informants. Finally you will learn how to question and get information from informants.
Duration: 60 - 100 min.
Undercover Operations
In this module we will cover surveillance and undercover operations and their usefulness in money laundering investigations. By the time you have finished this module you will know what surveillance is and how it can be used in financial investigations. You will learn what undercover operations are and their usefulness in financial investigations.
Duration: 60 - 90 min.
Net Worth Analysis
In this module you will learn how to perform a net worth analysis in order to determine what assets were acquired through unknown or illegal sources. By the time you have finished this module you will know what a net worth analysis is and its purpose. You will learn how a net worth is calculated and what factors must be considered when calculating a net worth..
Duration: 60 - 90 min.
Search Operations
In this module we will cover factors that should be considered when performing a search to obtain evidence in a money laundering investigation. By the time you have completed this module you will know what factors must be considered when performing a search for financial records. You will learn why assets should also be seized at the same time when searching for financial records and the seizing and processing of computer based evidence.
Duration: 60 - 90 min.
Financial Interviewing
In this module you will learn how to interview and interrogate persons. By the time you have finished this module you will know how to prepare for interviews and interrogations. You will learn what factors must be considered when interviewing or interrogating persons, including what type of questions to ask and under what circumstances they should be used. You will learn a number of approaches that can be used to more effectively get information.
Duration: 90 - 120 min.