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Financial Crimes on the Rise in Dominican Republic: UAF Reports Show Worrying Trends

The Financial Analysis Unit (UAF) has released a report detailing 42 cases of potential financial crimes, including tax evasion, money laundering, unjustified enrichment, and illicit drug trafficking, among others. The reports highlight a worrying trend of criminal activity in the Dominican Republic.

According to the UAF report, the top three most common types of financial crimes are:

  • Tax offenses: 45.71%
  • Unjustified enrichment: 31.43%
  • Money laundering: 17.14%

The analysis revealed that the most common red flags include:

  • Large cash transactions with no clear source (58.62%)
  • Investments from unknown sources for property acquisitions (6.90%)

Industries Most Affected

The majority of Suspicious Operation Reports (ROS) came from:

  • Vehicle dealers
  • Construction companies
  • Real estate firms

Cash Transaction Reports (RTE) were primarily submitted by:

  • Casinos
  • Lottery and betting banks
  • Gambling sectors

Other Offenses Identified

In addition to the financial crimes listed above, the UAF report also identified a lower frequency of other offenses, including:

  • Illicit currency trafficking
  • Tax evasion
  • Fraud against the State
  • Human trafficking
  • Aggravated robbery
  • Murder
  • Association of criminals

Technical Assistance and Findings

The UAF provided technical assistance to various state agencies, resulting in the identification of administrative corruption, illicit drug trafficking, and money laundering as the most frequently identified predicate offenses. The unit also covered 2,121 individuals through its technical assistance program, identifying:

  • 4,883 vehicles
  • 1,910 properties
  • RD$610 billion ( Dominican Republic currency)
  • $1.3 billion dollars

Conclusion

The UAF’s report highlights the need for continued vigilance in combating financial crimes in the Dominican Republic and underscores the importance of international cooperation to address these complex issues.