On 30 October 2023, the International Journal of Security Studies & Practice at the University of North Georgia Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies published NESA Center alumna Charani Patabendige's article titled “Analysis of Money Laundering in Sri Lanka: A National Security Saboteur."

ABSTRACT:
Money laundering is an unscrupulous, cross-border crime, with multiple perpetrators. The crime is not restricted to the street, making white-collar criminals guilty. Laundering money is a multi-tiered process, due to this complexity, ascertaining who is liable for which crime is a strenuous task. Money Laundering is detrimental to national security. In light of that, the research will deal with whether Sri Lanka’s present legal regime is adequate to combat and mitigate money laundering and inquire whether current anti-money laundering laws can ensure the national security of Sri Lanka. Research is secondary research, where existing sources are perused and analyzed strategically. Research has attempted to prove that money laundering is a saboteur of national security. Consequently, research has provided recommendations.

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About the Author

Charani Patabendige is an Acting Research Analyst and a Research Assistant at the Institute of National Security Studies, the premier think tank for the Ministry of Defence Sri Lanka.

About the Publisher

The International Journal of Security Studies & Practice at the University of North Georgia Institute for Leadership and Strategic Studies is an open-access publication established to share scholarly research, and to promote discourse among students, faculty, practitioners, and experts in fields broadly related to national and international security.

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