Financial Intelligence Unit Plays Crucial Role in Poland’s Anti-Money Laundering Efforts

The Department of Financial Information (DFI), Poland’s financial intelligence unit (FIU), is a critical entity in the country’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. As the main authority responsible for acquiring, collecting, processing, and analyzing information related to these crimes, the DFI plays a vital role in preventing illegal activities.

Leadership

At the helm of the department are:

• Director Michał Szermer
• Deputy Directors:
  • Patryk Dobrzycki
  • Artur Kołaczek
  • Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz

The DFI works closely with national authorities, foreign institutions, and international organizations to achieve its goals.

Statutory Responsibilities

According to officials, the department’s statutory responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIFI). Together, they form Poland’s financial intelligence unit, which plays a vital role in identifying and preventing illegal activities, including:

• Acquiring and analyzing information related to money laundering and terrorist financing
• Collecting and processing data from various sources
• Taking relevant actions to prevent and disrupt these crimes

The DFI is instrumental in combating money laundering and terrorist financing in Poland, and its efforts are crucial in maintaining the country’s financial stability and security.