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Financial Crime Definition in Mozambique: A Comprehensive Review

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Mozambique has made significant progress in implementing the technical requirements of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Recommendations, with a rating of “Largely Compliant” (LC) in several areas. However, there are still some shortcomings that need to be addressed.

Strengths

  • Mozambique scored high marks for assessing risk and applying a risk-based approach.
  • The country has made progress in defining money laundering and terrorist financing offenses, as well as confiscation and provisional measures.
  • National cooperation and coordination were also highlighted as areas of strength.

Weaknesses

  • Regulation and supervision of non-profit organizations and DNFBPs (Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions) need improvement.
  • Transparency and beneficial ownership rules for legal persons and arrangements are not yet sufficient.

Partial Compliance

  • Customer due diligence, record keeping, and targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing require further attention.
  • While progress has been made in these areas, certain gaps and weaknesses still exist.

Non-Compliance

  • Regulation and supervision of higher-risk countries is an area where Mozambique falls short.
  • Reporting of suspicious transactions and transparency and beneficial ownership of legal persons and arrangements are also non-compliant.

The FATF Recommendations

The FATF Recommendations are a set of international standards aimed at combating money laundering and terrorist financing. They provide guidance on how countries should implement measures to prevent and detect these financial crimes.

Conclusion

While Mozambique has made significant progress in implementing the FATF Recommendations, there is still work to be done to fully comply with these international standards. The country’s authorities must continue to work towards strengthening its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism regime to ensure a safer and more stable financial system.

Call to Action

It is essential for Mozambique to address the identified weaknesses and non-compliance issues to prevent and detect financial crimes effectively, thereby protecting the stability of its financial system.