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Kyrgyzstan Tightens Anti-Terrorist Financing Regulations

Strengthening Efforts Against Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering

In an effort to combat terrorism financing and money laundering, the Kyrgyz Republic has enhanced its anti-terrorist financing regulations. The State Financial Intelligence Service (SFIS) under the Cabinet of Ministers is now responsible for implementing these measures.

Guiding Principles

The SFIS’s activities are guided by:

• The Constitution of the Kyrgyz Republic
• Laws and decrees
• International agreements

Agency Leadership

The agency is headed by Chairman Kanatbek Turgunbekov, who was appointed by President Sadyr Japarov.

Objectives

According to Law No. 87 of 2018, as amended, the SFIS aims to:

• Reduce the scope of terrorist financing and money laundering through various activities
  • Collecting suspicious transaction reports
  • Conducting operational analysis
  • Preparing summarized reports
  • Applying targeted financial sanctions
  • Pursuing international cooperation

The agency’s objectives are multifaceted, focusing on:

• Identifying transactions related to financing of terrorist and extremist activities
• Legalization (laundering) of criminal proceeds
• Predicate offenses

Public Advisory Bureau

In addition to its regulatory role, the SFIS has established a Public Advisory Bureau to provide information and guidance to the public on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) issues.

Contact Information

The agency can be contacted through:

• Phone numbers
• Email addresses
• Official website: [insert URL]
• Address: 21-A, Togolok-Moldo Street, Bishkek

Enhancing Safety

The strengthened regulations are expected to enhance Kyrgyzstan’s efforts in combating terrorism financing and money laundering, thereby ensuring a safer financial environment for the country and its citizens.