Dr. Tyler Hodgson

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Biography

Tyler Hodgson is a Senior Investigator and Regional Team Lead for the Middle East & North Africa in the Integrity Vice Presidency at the World Bank Group, based in Washington, DC. He investigates and litigates allegations of fraud and corruption in Bank-funded projects across various regions including the Africa West Central. Previously, he held the position of Manager of Enforcement at the Dubai Financial Services Authority and leads the White Collar Defence Investigations Practice Group at Borden Ladner Gervais LLP. With extensive experience in the financial services sector, Tyler has volunteered with the Financial Services Volunteer Corps, assisting in training Financial Intelligence Units in anti-money laundering and anti-corruption initiatives across countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Angola, Tajikistan, and South Africa. He is a member of the Strategic Advisory Board for the International Fraud Group and has published widely on topics related to international investigations and financial crime. Tyler holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Toronto, was admitted to practice law in Canada (Ontario), the United States (California), and England and Wales as a Solicitor, and also possesses the qualifications to practice in the Dubai International Financial Centre Courts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology