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Directorate of Public Security Reports Progress on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism Efforts for Second Quarter

Khartoum, Sudan

The Directorate of Public Security has released its quarterly report highlighting significant progress in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The report covers the second quarter, outlining key statistics and trends in the country’s efforts to combat these threats.

  • According to Table 3.11, the Economic and Financial Judicial Pool reported a significant increase in investigations and prosecutions related to economic crimes between 2017 and 2022.
  • Table 3.12 shows a notable rise in judicial activities, with over 100 cases filed during the quarter under review.

International Cooperation

  • The report highlights the importance of international cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • Table 8.1 reveals that extraditions made through international police cooperation increased by 50% between 2019 and 2021.
  • Table 8.2 shows a significant increase in requests for information from other Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs).

Role of Financial Intelligence Units

  • The report highlights the importance of financial intelligence units in combating money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • Table 6.1 reveals that Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) submitted to ANIF increased by over 20% between 2017 and 2022.

Directorate’s Efforts

  • The Directorate of Public Security has taken steps to enhance its anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism efforts, including the establishment of a specialized unit dedicated to these issues.
  • The report highlights the importance of this unit in identifying and disrupting money laundering and terrorist financing schemes.

Quotes

“The progress we have made in combating money laundering and terrorist financing is a testament to our commitment to protecting the integrity of our financial system.”

“We are working closely with international partners to share intelligence and best practices, and we believe that this collaboration will be instrumental in disrupting these threats.”

Full Report

The full report can be found on the website of the Directorate of Public Security.

Contact

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