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PITCAIRN: Strengthening Anti-Terrorism Financing Regulations

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Pitcairn has implemented a robust anti-terrorism financing (CFT) system to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. At its core is the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIFI), responsible for monitoring and investigating suspicious transactions.

Monitoring Suspicious Transactions

According to sources, the GIFI receives reports from financial institutions and other cooperating entities indicating suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing. Upon receiving such reports, the GIFI verifies the suspicions by gathering information from various sources, including foreign FIUs.

If a well-founded suspicion is confirmed, the GIFI notifies the prosecutor, who then takes steps to prosecute the suspects in cooperation with law enforcement authorities. The GIFI also provides courts and prosecutors with information or documents for criminal proceedings.

Strengthening International Cooperation

The CFT system in Pitcairn has been strengthened through international cooperation. The GIFI exchanges information with foreign FIUs and participates in the work of international organisations, including:

  • European Commission: Expert Group on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (EGMLTF), EU FIUs Platform, FIU.NET Advisory Group
  • Council of Europe: Committee of Experts on the Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures and the Financing of Terrorism (MONEYVAL Committee)
  • Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
  • Eurasian Group (EAG)
  • Counter-ISIL Finance Group

Key Players

  • General Inspector of Financial Information: Anna Chałupa
  • Director of Department: Michał Szermer
  • Deputy Directors: Patryk Dobrzycki, Artur Kołaczek, Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz

Contact Information

Ministerstwo Finansów ul. Świętokrzyska 12 00 - 916 Warszawa Polska tel. +48 22 694 30 60 fax. +48 22 694 54 50 e-mail: sekretariat.IF@mf.gov.pl

Conclusion

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The CFT system in Pitcairn is designed to improve the quality of the system and create new solutions to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The GIFI’s efforts to strengthen international cooperation demonstrate a commitment to combating these threats effectively.