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Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) Activities in Lao PDR

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Key Events


The following events highlight the progress made in combating money laundering and financing of terrorism in Lao PDR.

Government Hand Over Ceremony


  • Date: [Not specified]
  • Event: Equipment donation to Anti-Money Laundering Intelligence Office (AMLIO) by UNOPS, chaired by U.S. Ambassador Rena Bitter and Madame Phengsy Phengmuong, Director General of AMLIO.

Study Visit and Sharing Experience on AML/CFT IT System


  • Date: September 18-22, 2018
  • Event: Delegation visit from AMLIO to Cambodian Financial Intelligence Units (CAFIU).

Training Course on Upgrading Qualification of National AML/CFT System’s Experts


  • Date: August 28-30, 2018
  • Location: Moscow, Russia Federation
  • Hosted by: Rosfinmonitoring and ITMCFM.

Investigative Technique Workshop


  • Date: June 18-20, 2018
  • Location: Champasack Province
  • Conducted by: AMLIO, INL, and DIILS.

National Risk Assessment (NRA) Implementation Evaluation and Ad-hoc Committee Meeting


  • Date: April 30, 2018
  • Location: Lao Security Exchange building

3rd Ordinary Session of the National Coordination Committee


  • Date: October 2, 2017
  • Location: Bank of the Lao PDR

Key Participants


The following individuals played a significant role in AML/CFT activities in Lao PDR:

U.S. Ambassador Rena Bitter

Director General of AMLIO, Madame Phengsy Phengmuong

Maj. Gen Kongthong Phongvichit, Deputy Minister of Public Security

H.E. Somdy Duangdy, Finance Minister

Key Outcomes


The following outcomes were achieved in the fight against money laundering and financing of terrorism:

Equipment Donation to AMLIO by UNOPS

Study Visit and Sharing Experience on AML/CFT IT System between Lao PDR and Cambodia

Training Course on Upgrading Qualification of National AML/CFT System’s Experts in Russia Federation

Investigative Technique Workshop on Prosecuting Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism in Champasack Province

National Risk Assessment (NRA) Implementation Evaluation and Ad-hoc Committee Recommendation

3rd Ordinary Session of the National Coordination Committee on AML/CFT