Title Page
ABSTRACT
Contents
ABBREVIATION 10
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 11
1.1. Background and rationale of the research 11
1.2. Aims and objectives of the research 14
1.3. The scope of the research 15
1.4. Research methodology 15
1.5. Structure of the research 15
CHAPTER 2: OVERVIEW OF MONEY LAUNDERING 17
2.1. History and general concept of money laundering 17
2.1.1. History 17
2.1.2. The definition of money laundering 19
2.1.3. The definition of corruption and embezzlement 23
2.2. The process of money laundering 29
2.2.1. Placement stage 29
2.2.2. Layering stage 31
2.2.3. Integration stage 31
2.3. The consequences of money laundering 33
2.3.1. Damaged the reputation of country 33
2.3.2. Weakened financial institutions 34
2.3.3. Compromised the national economy 36
2.3.4. Damaged privatization efforts 36
2.4. Status of money laundering relating to corruption and embezzlement in the wo and in Vietnam 37
2.5. Conclusion 41
CHAPTER 3: MONEY LAUNDERING UNDER VIETNAMESE CRIMINAL LAW IN COMPARISON TO OTHER NATIONS AND INTERNATIONAL LAW 42
3.1. The similarities 42
3.1.1. Definitions 42
3.1.2. Actus Reus (Objective elements) 49
3.2. The differences 52
3.2.1. Mens rea (Subjective elements) 52
3.2.2. Liability and Punishment 63
3.3. Conclusion 68
CHAPTER 4: THE DIFFICULTIES IN APPLYING MONEY LAUNDERING REGULATIONS IN EMBEZZMENT AND CORRUPTION CASES OF VIETNAM 70
4.1. Vinashinlines case 70
4.1.1. Summary of facts 70
4.1.2. Issue of the case 73
4.1.3. Judgement of the Court 74
4.1.4. Analyze 76
4.2. Vinalines case 80
4.2.1. Summary of facts 80
4.2.2. Issue of the case 83
4.2.3. Judgement of the Court 83
4.2.4. Analyze 85
4.3. Conclusion 89
CHAPTER 5: PROPOSALS FOR VIETNAMESE CRIMINAL LAW 91
5.1. The solution in the concept of money laundering as a predicate crime 91
5.2. Reforming the scope of criminal liability of corporate legal entities 93
5.3. Finalizing anti-money laundering laws according to international standards 96
5.4. Conclusion 97
CHAPTER 6: CONCLUSION 98
BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES 103