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Gambia Falls Short on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations, Report Reveals

A comprehensive evaluation of The Gambia’s anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures has found that the country is still lagging behind in its compliance with international standards.

Assessment Highlights Weaknesses in AML/CFT System

According to a report published by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), The Gambia’s AML/CFT system requires significant strengthening to effectively prevent money laundering and terrorist financing. The assessment, conducted using the 2013 Methodology and based on the FATF’s 40 Recommendations, was carried out as part of an on-site visit to The Gambia.

Key Findings

  • Inadequate measures to prevent the misuse of companies and trusts
  • Weaknesses in customer due diligence procedures
  • Limited resources for enforcing anti-money laundering laws

FATF Urges Immediate Action

The FATF has reviewed and endorsed the assessment’s findings, which are outlined in the report’s Executive Summary. The international organization is urging The Gambia to take immediate action to address these shortcomings and bring its AML/CFT system up to par with global standards.

  • Strengthening its legal framework
  • Improving customer due diligence procedures
  • Increasing resources for law enforcement agencies

Call to Action

The Gambian government has been advised to implement these recommendations as a matter of urgency in order to protect the country’s financial system from money laundering and terrorist financing risks. The international community is closely watching the situation and expects The Gambia to take concrete steps to improve its AML/CFT regime.

Conclusion

In conclusion, The Gambia must take immediate action to address the weaknesses identified in its AML/CFT system. Failure to do so may result in serious consequences for the country’s financial stability and reputation.