#QuickBiteCompliance Day 155
Kleptocrats: When Leaders Steal from Their Own People
Imagine if your school gave money to buy new books and fix the playground, but instead, the class president secretly used it to buy expensive toys just for themselves. That would be unfair, right?
This is exactly what kleptocrats do—but on a much larger scale. A kleptocrat is a corrupt leader who steals from their own country to live a life of luxury while their people struggle.
How Do Kleptocrats Steal?
🚨 Stealing Public Funds – They take money meant for schools, hospitals, and roads, putting it in their personal accounts.
🚨 Bribery & Kickbacks – They make companies pay them extra in secret deals to win government contracts.
🚨 Hiding Wealth – They use fake companies, secret bank accounts, and real estate in other countries to hide their stolen money.
Why This Matters
When leaders steal, regular people suffer. Money that should improve lives gets lost in luxury cars, private jets, and overseas mansions.
Stopping Kleptocrats with Smart Technology
Financial crime experts track stolen money and expose hidden assets. Inclusive Regtech and Open Source AML solutions—like those from Mulai Console—help banks and investigators detect suspicious transactions and stop dirty money from moving around the world.
Kleptocrats think they can hide, but with the right tools, we can follow the money and hold them accountable.
🔗 Learn more: https://www.acams.org/en/resources/aml-glossary-of-terms
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