Self-assessment toolkit for energy anti-money laundering: unveiling key lessons from high-profile case studies

Abstract Money laundering is pervasive across industries, including the energy sector. This article examines nine high-profile money cases in industry from anti-money (AML) perspective. By analysing these cases, criminal strategies and patterns used to launder sector are uncovered. research findings reveal that launderers employ various tactics, such as shell companies, false invoicing complex international transactions. It also identifies common emerge multiple using intermediaries, exploiting regulatory loopholes weak links supply chain. The analysis provides key insights AML enforcement officials regulators can use develop more effective for preventing industry. In conclusion, outlines a comprehensive framework strengthen controls reduce risk of proposed utility function considers weighted score toolkit countries’ self-assessment effectiveness