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Financial Crime Investigation Procedures in Costa Rica: A Q&A Guide

In this comprehensive guide, we provide a high-level overview of key topics related to financial crime investigation procedures in Costa Rica, including corporate fraud, bribery and corruption, insider dealing and market abuse, money laundering, terrorist financing, breaches of financial and trade sanctions, financial record keeping, due diligence, establishing corporate liability, cartels, immunity and leniency, cross-border cooperation, whistleblowing, and managing exposure to corruption and corporate crime.

Overview

The Q&A provides detailed information on specific offenses, regulatory authorities and their investigation and enforcement powers, safeguards, civil suits, reaching settlement with the authorities, and reforms, trends, and developments in Costa Rica. This guide is an essential resource for businesses and individuals operating in the country, providing valuable insights into the complexities of financial crime investigation procedures.

Key Topics Covered

  • Definition of corporate fraud
  • Role of regulatory authorities such as the Comisión Nacional del Sector Financiero (CONASEF) and the Ministerio Público
  • Importance of due diligence in preventing financial crime
  • Implications of whistleblower reports
  • Measures in place to prevent money laundering
  • Laws and regulations surrounding:
    • Financial record keeping
    • Insider dealing
    • Market abuse
  • Guidance on how to avoid breaching these rules
  • Overview of penalties for non-compliance
  • Procedures for reaching settlement with regulatory authorities

Why This Guide is Important

With its comprehensive coverage of financial crime investigation procedures in Costa Rica, this guide is a valuable resource for anyone operating in the country’s financial sector. Whether you are a business looking to navigate the complexities of financial crime or an individual seeking to understand your rights and obligations, this Q&A provides the information and guidance you need.

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