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Financial Crime Risk Assessment Tools Get Boost in Albania

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The Albanian authorities have received support from the European Union and Council of Europe to conduct a national risk assessment on anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism.

Joint Action Against Economic Crime in Albania

The joint Action against Economic Crime in Albania has provided technical assistance to help Albanian institutions apply the Council of Europe’s methodology for conducting risk assessments. This aims to strengthen prevention and fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in Albania.

Workshop on Risk Assessment Tools

A workshop was held on June 20, attended by 60 participants from supervisory authorities, law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, and business groups. Two experts presented the advantages of the tool, its relevance, and the importance of identifying, assessing, and understanding money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

Commitment to Cooperation

The Albanian General Directorate of Prevention of Money Laundering reiterated its commitment to cooperate effectively in conducting an accurate national risk assessment.

Council of Europe’s Support

The Council of Europe will continue supporting the authorities throughout the data gathering and analysis process to ensure reliable and timely results.

Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey II

The Action against Economic Crime in Albania is part of the “Horizontal Facility for the Western Balkans and Turkey II”, a joint programme of the European Union and Council of Europe aimed at assisting beneficiaries in the region to comply with Council of Europe standards and EU acquis.

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