Sentences with phrase «illegal use of these funds»

If that proves to be the case then this appears to be a clearly improper and possibly illegal use of these funds.

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One of the biggest worries is that cryptocurrencies can be used to fund illegal activities.

According to recent reports, Intelligence Agencies in India have just issued an official report stating that virtual currencies such as Bitcoin can be used for the funding of illegal activities, by people who also move their funds through hawala transactions.

As with any other asset or medium of exchange, Bitcoins can be used to purchase illegal goods or fund illicit activities.

Some of these centers (fewer than half) offer abortion services, but none actually uses federal funds to perform abortions, since using those funds for that purpose is already illegal.

And the truth of the matter, most slugs making noise about abortion are only concerned with tax money being used, which in of itself clearly shows they do not know anything about the law, and the use of tax funds for abortion, because it is already illegal.

In contrast, a leading creationist demanded that the State of California withhold funds from the San Diego School District because of use of an «illegal -LSB-!]

«There was a certain labour racketeer who had grown rich on sweetheart contracts and illegal use of the union pension fund.

Interestingly, the National Council cited the public comments of Mr. Paul Afoko on an alleged criminal conduct of two National Officers with respect to illegal use of party funds as one of the reasons for their petition.

The senator said he is also in favor of legalizing sports betting to raise revenue, claiming organized crime takes in $ 300 billion a year through sports betting, which Avella said is used to fund their illegal activities.

ONEIDA - A state audit of the Oneida City School District has found some errant use of funds by the district, but nothing illegal...

This is what we know: the Electoral Commission is still assessing claims that potentially illegal donations were made; the information commissioner is investigating «possible illegal» use of data; the heads of MI6 and GCHQ have both voiced unprecedented warnings about foreign interference in our democratic systems; the government has refused to elaborate on what these are; one of the leave campaigns has admitted the undeclared support and help of the American hedge fund billionaire who backed Trump; the Crown Prosecution Service is being asked to mount a criminal investigation; and questions have been raised about possible unlawful collaboration between different elements of the leave campaign.

He was also alleged to have used public funds to finance private expenses, while engaging in illegal payment of allowances to the university's council members.

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit tossed out Silver's 2015 conviction last month on charges that he used his assembly post to enrich himself by obtaining illegal payments from two entities he helped steer state funds into.

Against the backdrop of continuing Boko Haram attacks in the North East states especially now through the soft target approach of using suicide bombers, a senior army officer has pin - pointed access to illegal funds as one of the major factors emboldening the terrorist group.

Daramola was also said to have allegedly used public funds to finance private expenses, while engaging in illegal payment of allowances to the university's council members.

The author disclosed that former President Goodluck Jonathan used an illegal strategy of requesting «off - budget funds,» and that President Buhari such letters as written by Mr. Jonathan in his hands.

Senate Republicans, while opposing the DREAM Act, which would allow taxpayer - funded state tuition assistance programs to be used on the colege kids of illegal immigrants, support the education tax credit that would provide a benefit for those who donate to private and public schools.

We also made clear that a proposal to add $ 2.5 million of additional debt to the taxpayers property taxes through Rockland County Sewer District No. 1 to build a police storage shed in Clarkstown was possibly both improper and illegal due to the co-mingling of the use of sewer department funds for purposes not sewer - related.

Recent headlines (including the indictment last year of a Columbia University scientist charged with disclosing confidential clinical trial results to a hedge fund, in breach of his consulting contract with the trial sponsor) demonstrate the danger of disclosing confidential information to an outside company, especially when the information might be used in connection with illegal insider trading.

Using public funds, Connecticut charter schools are creating greater racial isolation — something that is nothing short of illegal and unconstitutional.

If applicants to The Pet Fund are discovered to be using animals for illegal fighting purposes, we will provide the information to law enforcement agencies and assist in whatever way we can in prosecution of these illegal activities.

Checks on their bikes for road - worthiness, a road fund tax, a proficiency test (including the Highway Code), at least third - party insurance, a bell or horn, compulsory wearing of helmets and it should be illegal for them to have earpieces in or use mobile phones.

Defined by the NCEA as «the illegal or improper use of an elder's funds, property, or assets,» financial elder exploitation is surprisingly common.

Conditions caused by or contributed by (a) The inadvertent release of nuclear energy when government funds are available for treatment of Illness or Injury arising from such release of nuclear energy; (b) An Insured Person participating in the military service of any country; (c) An Insured Person participating in an insurrection, rebellion, or riot; (d) Services received for any condition caused by an Insured Person's commission of, or attempt to commit a felony or to which a contributing cause was the Insured Person being engaged in an illegal occupation; (e) An Insured Person voluntarily using illegal drugs; intentionally taking over the counter medication not in accordance with recommended dosage and warning instructions; and intentionally misusing prescription drugs.

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«Its not hard to imagine how these books could be used to launder money using stolen credit cards or facilitating transactions for illicit materials or funding of illegal activities,» Reames told Krebs.

When one of the users pointed out that fiat currencies can also be used for illegal activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, terrorist funding, and drug purchases, Gates said that the necessity of a physical presence makes illicit activities and transfers more difficult:

Wilkins also spoke out against the use of cryptocurrencies as a source of funding for illegal activities.

Media outlet Hangyoreh quotes a KCC official as saying, «We plan to continue to tighten the net on criminals using cryptocurrencies to fund the smuggling of tobacco, drugs and other illegal goods.»

Key actions of Reducing Harm, Supporting Recovery include: • Introduction of a pilot supervised injecting facility in Dublin's city centre; • Establishment of a Working Group to examine alternative approaches to the possession for personal use of small quantities of illegal drugs; • Funding for a programme to promote community awareness of alcohol - related harm; • A new targeted youth services scheme for young people at risk of substance misuse in socially and economically disadvantaged communities; • Expansion of drug and alcohol addiction services, including residential services; • Recruitment of 4 Clinical Nurse Specialists and 2 Young Persons Counsellors to complement HSE multi-disciplinary teams for under 18s; • Recruitment of 7 additional drug - liaison midwives to support pregnant women with alcohol dependency; • Establishment of a Working Group to explore ways of improving progression options for people exiting treatment, prison or community employment schemes, with a view to developing a new programme of supported care and employment.

Money laundering is the process criminals use to disguise the illegal origin of their funds.

For example, if an individual purchases a home and uses illegal funds as part of the down payment, this would be considered integration.

Seven states so far have legalized cannabis for recreational use and medical marijuana is legal in 21 other states, but federally - funded banks can not serve the needs of cannabis - related businesses, because it is still an illegal drug under federal law.