Summary
A proposal to strengthen EU-wide criminal laws against money laundering and terrorist financing through better cross-border cooperation and harmonized definitions of crimes. 10 12.11.2018
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Key points
- The directive aims to harmonize criminal definitions across the EU to prevent criminals from exploiting legal differences between Member States.
- The scope of criminal activities is expanded to include tax evasion, fraud, and various forms of fraudulent behavior.
- Law enforcement will be provided with updated investigative tools to combat modern threats like cybercrime and the use of cryptocurrencies.
- Legal entities and companies can be held liable for money laundering activities committed for their benefit.
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