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Somali Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Act (AML/CFT) 2016
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The Somali government has taken significant steps to combat money laundering and terrorist financing through the AML/CFT law passed in 2016. This landmark legislation prioritizes the prevention and detection of financial crimes, promoting a safer and more stable financial system.
Key Institutions Established under the Law
- National Anti-Money Laundering and Financing Terrorism Committee (NAMLC): responsible for developing a national AML/CFT strategy, providing funding for capacity building, and setting strategic priorities for the FRC.
- Financial Reporting Centre (FRC) as Somalia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU): an independent agency responsible for receiving, analyzing, and disseminating information on money laundering and terrorist financing.
National AML/CFT Committee and Taskforce
The NAMLC consists of relevant stakeholders from government, regulatory bodies, and law enforcement agencies. Its key responsibilities include:
- Developing a national AML/CFT strategy
- Providing funding for capacity building
- Setting strategic priorities for the FRC
Financial Reporting Centre (FRC)
The FRC is an independent agency with a declared vision and mission to become a trusted and exemplary agency in support of a robust financial system hostile to financial crimes. Its key roles include:
- Systematic collection and analysis of data associated with money transfers
- Documenting suspicious transactions
- Providing strategic intelligence, statistics, and typologies to increase risk awareness
Annual Report 2020
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