(2017) 4/2 Visn. Nac. akad. prokur. Ukr. 59–65
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Title of the article	Correlation between the Concepts of “Corruption” and “Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds from Crime”
Author(s)	SVITLANA KLIMOVA PhD in State Management, Docent, doctoral student, department of administrative law and activity, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, associate professor, department of law and European integration, Kharkiv Regional Institute of State Management under the President of Ukraine, svitlana@dergachi.net
Short title of the journal (ISSN)	Visn. Nac. akad. prokur. Ukr.
Year	2017
Issue	4/2
Pages	[59–65]
Language	Ukrainian
Abstract	The article is devoted to the problems of fighting corruption and combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime. The factors influencing the degree of risk of money laundering and corruption are analyzed. It is concluded that corruption and legalization (money laundering) are linked; these terms are used in the concept of fighting corruption around the world.
Keywords	corruption; corruption offenses; legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime; FATF.
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