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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in Cambodia

Legislations

Cambodia has established several legislations to govern AML/CFT efforts in the country. Here are some key documents:

  • Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (2007): This is the primary legislation governing AML/CFT in Cambodia.
  • Sub-decree on FIU Establishment (2008): Established the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) as an independent agency to collect, analyze, and disseminate financial intelligence related to money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • Prakas on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (2008): Provided guidelines for reporting entities not regulated by the National Bank of Cambodia.
  • Sub-Decree on the Establishment of National Coordination Committee on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (2012): Established a national coordination committee to oversee AML/CFT efforts in Cambodia.

Strategies and Guidelines

Cambodia has also developed strategies and guidelines to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Here are some key documents:

  • National Strategy for Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (2019-2023): Outlines Cambodia’s strategy to combat money laundering and terrorism financing.
  • Guideline on submitting Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) for all Reporting Entities under Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism: Provides guidelines for reporting entities to submit STRs.

International Standards and Methodologies

Cambodia has adopted international standards and methodologies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. Here are some key documents:

  • FATF Recommendations (2019): Cambodia has adopted the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations on AML/CFT.
  • METHODOLOGY FOR ASSESSING TECHNICAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE FATF RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AML/CFT SYSTEMS: Provides a methodology for assessing technical compliance with the FATF recommendations.

Other Documents

Here are some additional documents related to AML/CFT in Cambodia:

  • Sub-decree on Freezing of Property of Designated Terrorists and Organizations (2014): Regulates the freezing of property of designated terrorists and organizations.
  • Law on Amendment of Article 3, Article 29, and Article 30 of Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (2013): Amended certain provisions of the Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism.

Please note that this summary is not exhaustive, and you may want to consult the original documents for more information.