Financial Crime and Corruption by Samuel Vaknin

Financial Crime and Corruption by Samuel Vaknin is a hard-hitting, in-depth analysis of global financial wrongdoing — from money laundering and slush funds to institutional corruption and offshore scandals. With meticulously researched case studies spanning governments, corporations and international finance, the book lays bare how illicit money flows, shadow banking operations, and systemic greed erode economies and undermine trust. Vaknin dissects corruption’s many forms — embezzlement, corporate fraud, political bribery — while tracing the methods criminals use to disguise illicit funds and launder wealth across borders. More than just a report, this work offers insight into the psychology and systemic failures that enable corruption to flourish, making it essential reading for anyone interested in finance, law, economics, and global ethics.