7 Amendments of Nuno MELO related to 2017/0226(COD)
Amendment 38 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6 a (new)
Recital 6 a (new)
(6a) The use of new types of payment instruments creates opportunities for consumers and businesses but also increases opportunities for fraud. It is used not only to fund criminal groups but it also limits the development of the digital single market and makes citizens more reluctant to make online purchases.
Amendment 69 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Fraud and counterfeiting of non- cash means of payment can result in serious economic and non-economic consequences for its victims. Where such fraud involves identity theft, its consequences are often aggravated because of reputational damage andand professional damage as well as serious emotional harm. Member States should adopt measures of assistance, support and protection aimed at mitigating these consequences.
Amendment 75 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) The prevention and combating of criminality, whether organized or not, must be achieved through closer cooperation between police authorities and other competent authorities in the Member States, both directly and through Europol, with a particular focus on improving the exchange of information between authorities responsible for criminal prevention and investigation.
Amendment 133 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Amendment 158 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall take the necessary measures to encouragesure that financial institutions and other legal persons operating in their territory to report without undue delay suspected fraud to law enforcement and other competent authorities, for the purpose of detecting, preventing, investigating or prosecuting offences referred to in Articles 3 to 7.
Amendment 163 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 15 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States are encouraged to set up national single online information tools to facilitate access to assistance and support for victims.
Amendment 176 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall bring into force the laws, regulations and administrative provisions necessary to comply with this Directive by [124 months after entry into force]. They shall immediately inform the Commission thereof.