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Poland Takes Measures to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

A Comprehensive System to Protect Financial Sector

Warsaw, Poland - The Polish government has implemented a comprehensive system to counter money laundering and terrorism financing, aiming to protect its financial sector from illicit activities.

At the heart of this system is the General Inspectorate of Financial Information (GIIF), an independent agency responsible for monitoring and investigating suspicious transactions. GIIF works closely with law enforcement agencies, including prosecutors and police, to identify and prosecute individuals and organizations involved in money laundering and terrorism financing.

GIIF’s Mission

According to Anna Chałupa, Head of GIIF, “Our main goal is to prevent the misuse of Poland’s financial system for illicit purposes. We work tirelessly to gather intelligence and share it with our partners to disrupt terrorist networks and launderers.”

Tools Used by GIIF to Detect Suspicious Transactions

• Monitoring reports from banks: GIIF monitors reports from financial institutions to detect suspicious transactions.
• International cooperation: The agency shares information with foreign counterparts through international organizations like the Egmont Group and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

International Cooperation and Partnerships

GIIF participates in international cooperation to prevent money laundering and terrorism financing. The agency engages with organizations like:

• European Commission’s Expert Group on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (EGMLTF)
• Council of Europe’s MONEYVAL Committee

Key Components of Poland’s Anti-Money Laundering System

• GIIF: An independent agency responsible for monitoring and investigating suspicious transactions.
• Bank reporting system: Financial institutions are required to report suspicious transactions to GIIF.
• International cooperation: GIIF shares information with foreign counterparts through international organizations like the Egmont Group and FATF.
• Prosecutorial action: Prosecutors work with GIIF to prosecute individuals and organizations involved in money laundering and terrorism financing.

By implementing these measures, Poland aims to maintain a strong reputation as a financial hub while protecting its citizens from the threat of money laundering and terrorism financing.