Purpose

In 2008, the author wrote on the Concept of “Money Laundering Control: The Missing Link in Trinidad and Tobago. Now, approximately two years after that seminal assessment, the author has re-assessed the domestic anti-money laundering (AML) framework, with particular reference to the controls in place to address money laundering (ML) and the confiscation of the proceeds of crime. This paper aims to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the newly implemented regime and considers whether it meets international standards.

Design/methodology/approach

This analysis embraces a pluralist approach. Within this assessment, a case study method is used with contextual qualitative analysis. Empirical data is analyzed and causal connections are linked to the analysis.

Findings

This research highlights catalytic change and creativity in addressing deficiencies within the AML architecture in Trinidad and Tobago. Upon analysis, it is pellucid that a radically altered criminal justice landscape has emerged and a more aggressive and targeted approach to address ML and the confiscation of the proceeds of crime is apparent. The result is a shift in paradigm with tangible outcomes to suggest that the strategies have borne fruit and that the twin island Republic is indeed committed to strengthening the link.

Research limitations/implications

Findings are limited to Trinidad and Tobago and to the period ended April 2020.

Originality/value

As a country with a medium to high ML risk, the possible negative socio-economic effects of ML cannot be underscored. Disruption of ML and the confiscation of the proceeds of crime are, therefore, imperative. This paper considers the progress made in addressing these pertinent issues and assists in assessing the effects of the reformation efforts undertaken by Trinidad and Tobago.

中文翻译：

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特立尼达和多巴哥与洗钱控制：致力于加强联系的国家

目的

2008 年，作者撰写了关于“洗钱控制：特立尼达和多巴哥的缺失环节”的概念。现在，在该开创性评估大约两年后，作者重新评估了国内反洗钱 (AML) 框架，特别是针对洗钱 (ML) 和没收犯罪所得的控制措施。 . 本文旨在评估新实施制度的效率和有效性，并考虑其是否符合国际标准。

设计/方法/方法

这种分析采用了多元化的方法。在此评估中，案例研究方法与上下文定性分析一起使用。对经验数据进行分析，并将因果关系与分析联系起来。

发现

这项研究突出了在解决特立尼达和多巴哥 AML 架构中的缺陷方面的催化变化和创造力。经分析，很明显，已经出现了彻底改变的刑事司法格局，而且解决 ML 和没收犯罪所得的更具侵略性和针对性的方法是显而易见的。结果是范式的转变，取得了切实的成果，表明这些战略已经取得成果，双岛共和国确实致力于加强这种联系。

研究限制/影响

调查结果仅限于特立尼达和多巴哥以及截至 2020 年 4 月的期间。

原创性/价值

作为一个具有中到高度 ML 风险的国家，ML 可能产生的负面社会经济影响无法强调。因此，破坏 ML 和没收犯罪收益势在必行。本文考虑了在解决这些相关问题方面取得的进展，并有助于评估特立尼达和多巴哥所进行的改革努力的效果。