Crimes such as homicide and theft, and drugs such as heroin and cocaine have always been of public concern, and there has been a recent focus on areas such as child sexual abuse, modern slavery, new psychoactive substances, online fraud, and online indecent images of children.
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: HYPERION TECHNOLOGIES LTD
The project directly addresses the question by providing a solution to combat money laundering and illicit transactions, including in the context of alternative currencies.
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: THEMIS INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED
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Funded by: Innovate UK
Lead research organisation: VISTALWORKS LIMITED
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