Laundering And Terrorist Financing
Australia and Lebanon have agreed to exchange financial intelligence to
combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism, further expanding the
international financial intelligence network, the Minister for Justice and Customs,
announced today.
“Signing this memorandum of understanding is another important step in the
establishment of an international network to uncover the financing of crime and
terrorism, money laundering and other serious crimes, and complements the strong
relationship already in place between the two countries' enforcement agencies,”
one of the officials said.
This is the 21st such agreement signed by Australia and the 10th established
this year. Australia already has agreements with Belgium, Canada, Denmark,
France, Guernsey, Korea, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands,
New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom, the
USA, Vanuatu and Venezuela.
The agreements will have a significant impact on the identification and
investigation of criminal activity.
The Minister for Justice and Customs noted that Australia had also recently
enacted regulations under the Extradition Act 1988 which declare Lebanon to be
an extradition country. The regulations were made on a non-treaty basis and allow
Australia to receive and consider extradition requests from Lebanon.
(1200 symbols)
8.3.1 Say whether the following statements are true or false:
1) Australia and Latvia have agreed to exchange financial intelligence to
combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
2) This is the 21st such agreement signed by Australia and the 11th established
this year.
3) Australia already has agreements with Belgium, Canada, Denmark.
4) The purpose of this memorandum is to establish an international network
to uncover the financing of crime and terrorism and money laundering
5) The agreements has already had a significant impact on the identification
and investigation of criminal activity.
Grammar Assignments
8.4.1 Fill in the verbs given in brackets in the suitable forms:
1) If you _____to begin with going through the customs, you’d better fill in the
customs declaration before you talk to the customs officer. (be supposed)
2) If your luggage _____more than 30 kg, you have to pay extra. (weigh)
3) The VAT is not raised when the goods_____and when the goods are
designed directly for re-export. (be imported)
4) If the payment of services is made by compensatory goods, then those goods
imported for processing _____by VAT. (be levied)
VAT – value added tax (НДС)
8.4.2 Punctuate the following text:
Anti-Drug Alliance
Rostov Airport staff have joined the fight against drug smuggling sealing an
alliance with Customs the airport authorities joined the battle against drugs when
they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Customs formally recognizing
the need for close co-operation between the two organizations Rostov Airport is
the third airport in Russia to enter into the anti-drug alliance with Customs after
Moscow and St. Petersburg more flights and a greater number of passengers
require increased vigilance by all parties and greater awareness of the potential
for drug smuggling to prevent additional expense and delays to the airport and
its customers the Memorandum will enable improved targeting of high-risk traffic
missing delay and inconveniences to legitimate trade and transport airport staff as
well as staff from other agencies and organizations working with aircraft and
cargo operations will have increased awareness of drug smuggling and may help
increase detection rates the airport will also be advised by Customs on how it can
prevent its facilities being used by drug smugglers security and control procedures
will be regularly reviewed to minimize unauthorized access to airport premises
equipment and cargo shipment.
8.4.3 Find the synonyms for the verbs from the box given below:
improve, involve, secure, propose, attain, ensure
1) intend , mean , be about; 2) ameliorate , amend , better , make better; 3) envelop
, enfold; 4) guard, protect; 5) reach; 6) assure , guarantee
Written Translation
Divide into 2 groups:
Group 1. Translate the text C in written form. (500symbols)
Group II. Translate the text D in written form. (500symbols)
Time limit – 30 minutes
Text C
Customs Role In The International Trade
Planning for any international movement must take into account, at the very
earliest moment, the arrangements for dealing with customs activities, whether in
this country, or overseas.
The Customs' role embodies that of statistician, policeman and tax collector all
in the one function, and therefore plans must be made in advance to ensure that the
correct information is available on the documents, the correct laws are complied
with, and, finally, that funds are available to pay any taxes due.
Text D
Customs Procedure Codes Are Bound To Be Changed
Traditionally, goods being imported or exported have been cleared at the port
of departure or arrival. This seems bound to change as Customs are already
actively encouraging shippers to arrange clearance inland at their own premises.
Plans announced also include the greater use of customs warehousing to
delay the payment of duty and VAT until the very last moment, thereby improving
cashflow and business planning. Customs procedure codes and the rules which
govern them also seem certain to be relaxed, and made more flexible.
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