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Tajikistan’s Financial Monitoring Department: Shielding the Economy from Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Proliferation

In the heart of Central Asia, the Republic of Tajikistan is taking significant strides in safeguarding its economy from financial crimes. The Financial Monitoring Department (FMD), under the National Bank of Tajikistan, assumes the role of Tajikistan’s financial intelligence unit and acts as the national hub for collecting and scrutinizing suspicious transaction reports and related information concerning money laundering, associated predicate offenses, and terrorist financing.

Emblem of Tajikistan’s Financial Monitoring Department

Emblem of Tajikistan’s Financial Monitoring Department

As Tajikistan’s first line of defense against financial crimes, the FMD wears the emblem of vigilance and determination. This department’s tireless efforts to shield the economy from illicit activities are symbolized by its emblem, a testament to the commitment of Tajikistan’s financial sector to transparency, security, and international cooperation.

Tajikistan’s legislative framework against financial crimes mirrors the global trend. The legal structure supporting the FMD includes law No.967 and Decree No.966. These enactments provide the FMD with a robust mandate to investigate, deter, and penalize financial crimes. They also underscore the government’s commitment to international standards set forth by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Organizational Structure of Tajikistan’s FIU

The FMD’s responsibilities extend beyond intelligence analysis to the regulation and supervision of reporting entities’ adherence to AML/CTF/CPF legislation and the coordination of activities among competent authorities.

  • Chairman of the National Bank of Tajikistan: Oversees FMD’s activities
  • Director of the FMD: Heads the team dedicated to protecting Tajikistan’s economic interests. (Mr. Khalim Mirzoaliev)

Contact Information

If you need to report a suspicious transaction or require additional information, please contact the FMD at the following coordinates:

  • Contact Phones: +992 (44)630-45-95, +992 (44)600-36-83, +992 (44)600-36-85
  • Email: dmm@nbt.tj
  • Official Website: nbt.tj/ru/financial_monitoring
  • Address: 38/1, Rudaki Avenue, Dushanbe, 734025, Republic of Tajikistan