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Poland Tightens Anti-Terrorist Financing Regulations, Boosts International Cooperation

Poland’s anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) system has undergone a significant overhaul, aimed at enhancing cooperation with international authorities and strengthening its financial defenses.

Strengthening the GIFI

At the heart of the new regulations is the General Inspector of Financial Information (GIFI), an agency responsible for monitoring suspicious transactions and reporting them to law enforcement agencies. The GIFI plays a crucial role in identifying and prosecuting money laundering and terrorist financing offenses, working closely with prosecutors, courts, and international partners.

Enhanced Cooperation

The revamped system empowers the GIFI to share information with foreign financial intelligence units (FIUs) and request consent to transmit data to other authorities or use it for purposes beyond its statutory tasks. This increased cooperation aims to improve the effectiveness of global efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

International Collaboration

To enhance international cooperation, Poland participates in various organizations and institutions focused on AML/CFT, including:

  • The European Union’s Expert Group on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
  • The Council of Europe’s MONEYVAL Committee
  • The Egmont Group
  • The Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
  • The Eurasian Group
  • The Counter-ISIL Finance Group

These collaborations enable the sharing of best practices, expertise, and intelligence to tackle these complex threats.

Key Contacts

Key contacts at the GIFI include:

  • General Inspector Anna Chałupa
  • Director Michał Szermer
  • Deputy Directors Patryk Dobrzycki, Artur Kołaczek, and Elżbieta Franków-Jaśkiewicz

The agency can be reached at its headquarters in Warsaw:

Ministerstwo Finansów ul. Świętokrzyska 12 00-916 Warszawa Polska

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