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GRENADA FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES UNDER SCRUTINY: FIU WEBSITE LAUNCHED TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND COOPERATION

In a significant development aimed at strengthening Grenada’s financial sector, the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has launched its website to provide access to critical information and updates on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing matters. This initiative is expected to enhance collaboration and cooperation with local, regional, and international partners in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other serious financial crimes.

Objectives of the FIU

The primary objectives of the FIU include:

  • Receipt, retention, and analysis of suspicious transaction reports
  • Collection of relevant information
  • Seizure of proceeds of crime
  • Provision of guidance to financial institutions on their obligations relating to detecting, preventing, and deterring money laundering and terrorist financing

Investigation Powers of the FIU

The unit is empowered to investigate matters arising from:

  • Suspicious transaction reports
  • Money laundering
  • Terrorist financing
  • Other financial crimes

Additionally, the FIU has the authority to:

  • Request further information from financial institutions or listed businesses
  • Submit reports to relevant law enforcement authorities for investigation

Importance of Collaboration

In a statement, the Head of the FIU emphasized the importance of collaboration in preventing and detecting serious financial crimes, stating: “Towards a secure financial sector is our ultimate goal.” The launch of the website marks a significant step forward in Grenada’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, and it is expected to lead to deeper cooperation with local, regional, and international stakeholders.

Conclusion

The launch of the FIU website is a major development aimed at strengthening Grenada’s financial sector. By providing access to critical information and updates on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing matters, the initiative is expected to enhance collaboration and cooperation with local, regional, and international partners in the fight against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other serious financial crimes.