Trade-based money laundering: development of the «red flags» system

The OECD and the FATF highlight the problem of money laundering via international trade with a view to disguising illicit gains and moving value through the use of trade transactions. For example, inaccurate invoices may be used, which, according to the Global Financial Integrity estimates, resulted in $0,9 trillion to $1,7 trillion losses in 148 countries in 2006–2015. In Russia, the authorities attempt to reduce the risks of money laundering within the framework of international trade through the use of currency regulation, while foreign countries are using a risk-based approach by developing the “red flags” systems that allow financial intelligence agencies, customs and other state bodies as well as subjects of financial market (through which the payments for export-import transactions are made) and the companies participating in international trade themselves to determine whether a transaction entails risks of money laundering. In addition, internal and international inter-agency exchange of information related to money laundering in international trade, including trade and financial data, is being developed.

How to Distinguish Marfan Syndrome from Marfanoid Habitus in a Physical Examination—Comparison of External Features in Patients with Marfan Syndrome and Marfanoid Habitus

Marfan Syndrome (MFS) is a systemic disorder caused by mutations in fibrillin-1. The most common cause of mortality in MFS is dissection and rupture of the aorta. Due to a highly variable and age-dependent clinical spectrum, the diagnosis of MFS still remains sophisticated. The aim of the study was to determine if there exist phenotypic features that can play the role of “red flags” in cases of MFS suspicion. The study population included 306 patients (199 children and 107 adults) who were referred to the Department of Pediatric Cardiology due to suspicion of MFS. All patients underwent complete clinical evaluation in order to confirm the diagnosis of MFS according to the modified Ghent criteria. MFS was diagnosed in 109 patients and marfanoid habitus in 168 patients. The study excluded 29 patients with other hereditary thoracic aneurysm syndromes. Comparative analysis between patients with Marfan syndrome and marfanoid habitus was performed. Symptoms with high prevalence and high positive likelihood ratio were identified (pectus carinatum, reduced elbow extension, hindfoot deformity, gothic palate, downslanting palpebral fissures, lens subluxation, myopia ≥ 3 dioptres remarkably high stature). The differentiation between patients with MFS and marfanoid body habitus is not possible by only assessing external body features; however, “red flags” could be helpful in the screening phase.

Deteksi Kecurangan Laporan Keuangan Dan Upaya Penanganannya Pada Bank Perkreditan Rakyat

Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk memberikan gambaran dalam mendeteksi kecurangan laporan keuangan dengan memperhatikan gejala-gejala (redflags) kecurangan yang muncul serta dapat menjadi masukan pada saat memberikan kebijakan untuk meminimalisir terjadinya fraud pada Bank Perkreditan Rakyat. Penelitian ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif dan teknik analisis data menggunakan deskriptif yang mengungkapkan karakteristik yang ada pada situs penelitian. Informan meliputi pimpinan cabang dan masing-masing penyelia unit yang berkaitan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa gejala-gejala potensial yang timbul meliputi adanya tekanan yang berlebih dari pimpinan, ketidakefektifan pelaksanaan monitoring, minimnya pemisahan tugas, ketidakpuasaan terhadap pekerjaan yang dimiliki saat ini, perubahan perilaku dan gaya hidup. Hasil temuan redflags kemudian dikeroleasikan dengan teori segitiga kecurangan dan disimpulkan bahwa faktor peluang merupakan faktor yang paling butuh perhatian khusus. Upaya yang dilakukan untuk meminimalisir terjadinya kecurangan dilakukan dengan 2 cara yakni upaya preventif (menjadikan budaya organisasi yang jujur dan meningkatkan kualitas pengendalian internal) serta melakukan upaya represif (memberikan sanksi sesuai peraturan yang berlaku). This study was conducted with the aim of providing an overview in detecting fraudulent financial reports by paying attention to the fraud red flags symptomps that appear and can be used as input when providing policies to minimize the occurrence of fraud in Rural Banks. Informants include branch leaders and each related unit supervisor. This study uses primary data with descriptive qualitative research methods. The results showed that the potential symptoms that arise include changes in behavior and lifestyle, ineffective monitoring implementation, lack of segregation of duties, dissatisfaction with the current job. The findings of red flags were then correlated with the fraud triangle theory and concluded that the opportunity factor is the factor that most needs special attention. Efforts that is used to minimize the occurrence of fraud were done in 2 ways, preventive efforts such as creating an honest organizational culture and improving the quality of internal control. and the repressive efforts be like giving punishment according to applicable regulations.

Clinical evaluation and red flags of acute low back pain in primary care

Back pain has been reported as a common cause for various patients to present in an emergency or primary care settings. Besides, the management of back pain has been associated with a huge economic burden and remarkably impacts the quality of life of the affected patients. The diagnosis of acute low-back pain can be adequately achieved by conducting proper clinical evaluation and knowing the characteristics of each condition. The present review discusses the clinical evaluation and red flags for diagnosing patients presenting with acute low-back pain. An adequate examination of patients is conducted by obtaining a thorough history and successful physical examination. It should be noted that obtaining an adequate history might not be enough in some cases, and physical examination might not show any diagnostic clues. However, we also reported various red flags for detecting serious conditions, including malignancy, infections, inflammation, and others. These might help establish a further assessment of these patients, including imaging and laboratory studies. Therefore, these cases should be managed as early as possible to enhance the prognosis and intervene against any potential complications.

Lädierte Leiste – Red Flags erkennen

Anna arbeitet als Schwimmlehrerin. In ihrer Freizeit schwimmt sie selbst und spielt Wasserball. Über ein halbes Jahr ist nicht klar, woher die Schmerzen in ihrer Leiste kommen – und warum es ihr beim Wasserlassen weh tut.

Awareness of Emergency Eye Diseases and Red Flag Symptoms in Population of Western Province

Background: Emergency eye disease can lead to visual loss when the patient delay seeking medical care quickly due to poor knowledge and awareness of red flags and symptoms that eventually end by late diagnosis then possibly devastating outcomes for example permanent visual loss. This study aims to examine the level of awareness and knowledge regarding different emergency eye diseases in Western Province, kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This is a cross sectional study conducted via online questionnaire and approved by research ethics of Taif university. SPSS version 25 was used for statistical analysis. Chi-squared, Mann-Whitney and Kruskal Wallis tests were applied, and a P-value of <0.05 was considered as statistically significant. Result: A total of 702 participants to the online questionnaire from the western province of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with 565 (80.5%) females and 137 (19.5%) males. Regarding the awareness of different emergent ocular diseases, acute angle closure glaucoma has the highest awareness level (41.7%) and the least was giant cell arteritis (12.4%). Conclusion: This study reflected the awareness and knowledge of retinal detachment, giant cell arteritis and central retinal occlusion in average population of the western province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which was extremely low. This will have an impact on seeking medical care early with delay in diagnosis and implementation of treatment that results in significant visual complications. So, we need to raise awareness of society about different emergency ocular conditions and red flags to help overcome the negative outcomes.

Red Flags, Sob Stories & Scams: The contested meaning of governance on carework labor platforms

Labor platform scams are an opportunity to integrate scholarship about governance across social media and labor platforms. Labor platforms have borrowed governance mechanisms from social media to cultivate trust among users and remove problematic content. However, while these platforms may share governance strategies, labor platforms mediate employment relationships between workers and clients with different amounts of power. Based on a multi-stakeholder ethnography of carework labor platforms, online careworker forums, and interviews, this study describes scams on carework labor platforms. Labor platforms narrate workers into the role of technology consumers, constricting their own obligations to workers. Workers’ explanations of scams vary, with some contesting and others aligning with platform narratives. Some workers seek support in online forums, which remediate the harm of scams for some, but also enroll workers in unpaid labor. These scams challenge the assumption of antagonism between the interests of workers and platform companies and highlights the consumerization of work.

Implementation of the GSA KAER Toolkit in a Large Clinic System: Workflow Modifications and EMR Tools

We implemented the KAER toolkit in the University of Washington primary care clinics. In this session we share the workflows implemented to promote the KAER model and share the tools we developed within EPIC, the system's electronic medical record (EMR). We collaborated with clinic staff to develop interdisciplinary workflows including: training patient service representatives, social workers, nurses, and medical assistants (MAs) about 'red flags;' training medical assistants to complete the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA); and assuring they are appropriately entered into flowsheets in EPIC. We created a checklist (EPIC 'SmartPhrase') and educated the clinics' interdisciplinary teams to utilize it within their scope of practice. Additionally, we created an order set (EPIC 'SmartSet') of commonly ordered tests and referrals to expedite evaluation of patients with suspected cognitive impairment. Lastly, we created a direct link from our EMR to our website containing community resources.