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Gabon Cracks Down on Financial Crimes: Government Unveils New Strategies to Combat Illicit Flows
Libreville, Gabon - The Gabonese government has taken a major step forward in its efforts to combat financial crimes and illicit flows by creating a new ministry dedicated to good governance. This move is part of a broader effort to strengthen the country’s institutions and improve transparency.
A New Era in Anti-Corruption Efforts
The creation of this ministry is a significant development in the fight against corruption and money laundering in Gabon. The government has also established a National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF), which will be responsible for monitoring financial flows in collaboration with financial institutions.
Key Features of ANIF
- Monitoring of financial flows
- Collaboration with financial institutions
- Identification and disruption of illicit financial networks
New Laws and Regulations
In addition to these measures, the government has introduced new laws and regulations aimed at preventing and suppressing money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation in Central Africa. These laws provide for stricter controls on financial transactions and impose harsh penalties on individuals and organizations involved in illicit activities.
Key Provisions of New Laws
- Stricter controls on financial transactions
- Harsh penalties for individuals and organizations involved in illicit activities
Collaboration with International Partners
The Gabonese government is also working closely with international partners, including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to develop a strategy document to combat corruption and money laundering. This document targets 10 priority sectors likely to be subject to illicit trafficking.
Priority Sectors Targeted by Strategy Document
- Oil and gas
- Mining
- Agriculture
- Construction
- Real estate
- Financial services
- Transport and logistics
- Telecommunications
- Health care
- Education