Financial Crime World

Financial Crime Investigation Techniques in Nepal Workshop Concludes

Kathmandu: A two-day workshop on financial crime investigation techniques has concluded in Kathmandu, providing a platform for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) / Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) compliance professionals to enhance their proficiency in identifying suspicious transactions and investigating cases of money laundering and terrorist financing.

Workshop Objectives

The workshop aimed to provide AML/CFT compliance professionals with practical knowledge and skills to:

  • Identify suspicious transactions
  • Investigate cases of money laundering and terrorist financing
  • Implement effective investigative techniques
  • Monitor high-risk customers and businesses

Trainers and Expertise

The trainers, Kiran Kumar Shah and T. R. Hariharan, both empanelled trainers with Fintelekt, shared their expertise in:

  • Identification of suspicious transactions
  • Alert investigation
  • Effective investigative techniques
  • Transaction monitoring

Workshop Modules

The workshop covered various modules, including:

Significant Typologies and Methods of Money Laundering

  • Monitoring high-risk customers and businesses
  • AML risks from new payment products
  • Trade-based money laundering methods
  • Purpose and fundamentals of transaction monitoring

Implementation of Red Flag Indicators, Alert and Case Investigation, Quality of Reporting

  • Discussion on the implementation of red flag indicators
  • Alert and case investigation techniques
  • Importance of quality reporting

Workshop Details

The workshop was conducted at Aloft Kathmandu Thamel from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on April 25-26, 2024. The participation fee for the workshop was INR 14,000 per person, which included refreshments and lunch.

Cancellation Policy

Fintelekt reserves the right to deny entry to participants who have not made payment before the start date of the programme. Cancellations are not allowed, but substitutions are welcome with prior email notification at least three days before the workshop.

Programme Cancellation

The training programme is subject to a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled by Fintelekt if this criterion is not met. In such instances, participants will be offered credit for a future programme or a full refund.