APG Typologies Workshop 2010 Money Laundering & Terrorist Financing Methods and Trends in the Asia/Pacific Region ML and Human Trafficking – Cases, Trends, Parallel Investigations – Best Practice for Prosecuting Cases Presentation by Rita O’Sullivan, Principal Counsel The views expressed in this paper are the 25-28 October 2010 views of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB), or its Board of Dhaka, Bangladesh Directors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the source, originality, accuracy, completeness or reliability of any statement, information, data, finding, interpretation, advice, opinion, or view presented, nor does it make any representation concerning the same.
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Link between Human Trafficking and ML/TF • Framework to build a solid Human trafficking case • Link to show ML/TF elements
Framework for Human trafficking case Best practices for Investigation • Ensure close cooperation with various agencies • Develop joint plan for each investigation – ensure liaison persons have close contact • Review detailed materials
Framework for Human trafficking case Execution of Search Warrants • Plan for actions prior to and during the search • What to do with persons arrested • Need to keep victims separate from criminals – secure shelter and interview rooms • Review detailed materials
Framework for Human trafficking case Interviews -Victim centered approach • Wear casual clothing – not uniforms for interview • No ‘ultimate’ questions – e.g. were you a slave – could cause trauma, cultural issues • Intimidation by traffickers -may need trauma specialist • Review detailed materials
Illegal Transactions/Accounts Illegal transactions • Obtain evidence for money laundering/terrorist financing case, in parallel with human trafficking case
For More Information Contact: Rita O’Sullivan, Principal Counsel rosullivan@adb.org AML Toolkit Web site: http://www.adb.org/Documents/Others/OGC- Toolkits/Anti-Money-Laundering/default.asp
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