Compliance officers in the United States might be interested in knowing that the corporation listed as the shell company allegedly utilised to hide payments to high-priced call girls in the scandal involving the Governor of New York State has been disclosed; it is QAT Consulting Group. A check of the company's website reveals precious little about its operations; it is an anonymous site loaded with a public relations and business marketing terminology, all revealing absolutely nothing, except that the company will open bank accounts, brokerage accounts, and perform incorporations. Check it out for yourselves; there is no address for the company. Remember, all companies named in connection with criminal proceedings are deemed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law, or the court of public opinion, whichever rules first. QAT International is also listed as an alternate name. Are you banking either of these entities? If so, are you prepared for the inevitable subpoena?

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