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Republic of Moldova’s Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Measures

The Republic of Moldova has submitted a report to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) as part of its evaluation of the country’s AML/CFT measures. This report highlights both the progress made by the country in this area, as well as areas where improvement is needed.

Key Points:

Lack of Complete Information about the Person Initiating an International Money Transfer

  • The beneficiary bank may consider this as a factor in assessing whether the transfer is suspicious.
  • This lack of information can make it difficult to identify and prevent money laundering activities.

Regional or Multilateral Anti-Money Laundering Initiatives

  • Republic of Moldova has ratified several international conventions, including:
    • The Vienna Convention against Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances
    • The Palermo Convention against Transnational Organized Crime
    • The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendation

Transposition of the Vienna and Palermo Conventions

  • Republic of Moldova has made significant progress in bringing its anti-money laundering criminal legislation in line with these conventions.

Cooperation and Information Exchange with Relevant Agencies

  • The National Strategy for the prevention and combating of ML/FT sets out the basis for coordination between authorities involved in the AML/CFT sphere.
  • This cooperation is crucial in identifying and preventing money laundering activities.

Need for Technical Assistance

  • Republic of Moldova requires additional training, seminars, and programs of exchange of experience with international counterparts for law enforcement and judicial authorities.
  • This technical assistance will help to strengthen the country’s AML/CFT measures.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Strengthening cooperation and information exchange between relevant agencies
  • Enhancing the effectiveness of the National Strategy for the prevention and combating of ML/FT
  • Improving training and capacity-building programs for law enforcement and judicial authorities

Overall, the report provides a detailed analysis of Republic of Moldova’s AML/CFT measures and identifies areas where improvement is needed to strengthen its efforts in preventing and combating money laundering and terrorist financing.