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Kazakhstan’s Financial Intelligence Units Take Center Stage in Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

Strengthening Fight Against Financial Crimes

In a bid to strengthen its fight against financial crimes, Kazakhstan has established the Financial Monitoring Agency as a state body directly responsible and accountable to the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The agency is tasked with providing guidance on countering the legalization of proceeds from crime and financing terrorism, while also preventing, detecting, suppressing, disclosing, and investigating economic and financial offenses that fall under its jurisdiction.

Contact Information

The Financial Monitoring Agency is headquartered in Astana city and can be reached at:

  • Office inquiries: +7 (7172) 32-13-04 or +7 (7172) 32-20-87
  • Helpline (duty station basis): +7 (7172) 70-09-51

Citizens are encouraged to report corruption manifestations by employees of the agency and territorial departments by:

  • Calling: +7 (7172) 70-84-78
  • Using the Call-center at 14-58

Those seeking legal advice on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism can reach out to the agency’s hotline at:

  • +7 (7172) 14-58

Technical Support for SMS System

Technical issues related to the operation of the financial transaction data collection system, known as SMS, can be reported to the Support Service by:

The Importance of Financial Intelligence Units

The Financial Monitoring Agency’s role in Kazakhstan’s efforts to combat financial crimes is crucial, and its establishment is a significant step towards ensuring the country’s financial system remains secure and transparent.