National Cooperative Savings and Credit Union Leads the Fight Against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
The General Inspectorate of Financial Information (GIFI) has been working tirelessly to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing in Poland, with the support of national and international authorities. This effort is crucial in ensuring the security and transparency of Poland’s financial system.
Recent Efforts
According to recent reports, the GIFI received suspicions of money laundering or terrorist financing from obliged institutions, cooperating institutions, and foreign FIUs. Upon verification, the GIFI found that there were well-founded grounds for suspicion and notified the prosecutor’s office, leading to further investigations and potential prosecutions.
The GIFI has also been working closely with:
- Heads of customs and tax offices
- Voivodes or governors of districts
- To gather information on cash transportation across EU borders and other suspicious activities
International Cooperation
The fight against money laundering and terrorist financing is a global effort, requiring cooperation among international authorities and institutions. The GIFI has been actively participating in this effort by:
- Exchanging information with foreign FIUs
- Participating in international organizations and initiatives such as:
- European Union
- Council of Europe
- Egmont Group
- Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Eurasian Group
- Counter-ISIL Finance Group
“We are committed to working together with our international partners to combat financial crimes,” said Anna Chałupa, General Inspector of Financial Information. “Our goal is to ensure that Poland’s financial system is secure and transparent, while also supporting global efforts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.”
Key Roles
Presidents of courts of appeal have been playing a crucial role in combating financial crimes by:
- Issuing decisions on blocking accounts or suspending transactions
- Initiating or presenting charges related to money laundering and terrorist financing
Notaries have also been instrumental in identifying suspicious activities and reporting them to the GIFI.
Contact Information
For more information on the GIFI or its efforts to combat financial crimes, please contact:
- Anna Chałupa, General Inspector of Financial Information
- Michał Szermer, Director of Department
- Patryk Dobrzycki, Deputy Director
- Artur Kołaczek, Deputy Director
- Elżbieta Franków-jaśkiewicz, Deputy Director
Ministerstwo Finansów ul. Świętokrzyska 12 00-916 Warszawa, Polska tel: +48 22 694 30 60 fax: +48 22 694 54 50 e-mail: sekretariat.if@mf.gov.pl