Institutionalising the war against corruption: new approaches to assets tracing and recovery

Ehi Eric Esoimeme

Journal of Financial Crime, 2020, vol. 27, issue 1, 217-230

Abstract: Purpose - This paper aims to critically analyse the existing framework on assets tracing and recovery in Nigeria. It will thereafter provide analysis of the asset and recovery measures of advanced countries such as the USA and the UK. The results from the analysis will yield maximum insight and help the Nigerian Government to make better policies and laws on assets tracing and recovery. Design/methodology/approach - This paper will rely on primary and secondary data drawn from the public domain. It will also rely on documentary research. Findings - This paper determined that the Nigeria asset recovery scheme is likely to be more effective if Nigeria adopts the approach of the UK and the USA. Research limitations/implications - This paper will suggest new ways for assets tracing and recovery. The suggested approaches/methods are being used in advanced countries such as the UK and the USA. Originality/value - Previous research papers have extensively discussed the problems faced with assets tracing and recovery from a prohibitive and investigative standpoint. This paper will discuss the topic from a preventive standpoint with little focus on investigative mechanisms.

Keywords: Corruption; Asset tracing; Asset recovery (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1108/JFC-12-2018-0125

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