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Money Laundering Blogs Surface in the Dominican Republic: UNODC and CRIMJUST Take Action

Santo Domingo - Money laundering blogs are gaining popularity in the Dominican Republic, and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union’s Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme (CRIMJUST) are responding to this alarming trend.

Money Laundering Blogs: An Emerging Threat

  • Money laundering blogs often disguise themselves as financial or investment advice websites
  • Attract unsuspecting individuals to engage in money laundering activities
  • Difficult to detect due to clandestine nature and complex financial terminology

Countering Money Laundering in the Dominican Republic

UNODC Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (ROPAN) and CRIMJUST recently organized a workshop to discuss strategies to combat money laundering in the Dominican Republic.

Concerns and Collaboration

  • Experts from law enforcement agencies, financial institutions, and government bodies shared concerns
  • Emphasized the importance of increased collaboration between stakeholders
  • Discussed need for improved financial intelligence and regulatory frameworks

Cooperation Between UNODC and CRIMJUST

  • UNODC and CRIMJUST recognizing importance of working together
  • Strengthening capacity of authorities to counteract money laundering and the financing of terrorism

EU’s Commitment

  • European Union dedicated to supporting efforts to combat financial crimes
  • Collaboration between EU and Dominican Republic in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

Best Practices and Challenges

  • Discussion of best practices and challenges related to monitoring and dismantling money laundering networks
  • Leveraging technology, international cooperation, and training to effectively tackle issue

Continued Collaborative Efforts

UNODC and CRIMJUST will continue their collaborative efforts to combat money laundering in the Dominican Republic through various capacity-building initiatives, technical assistance, and information sharing activities.

Promoting a Stronger Financial Sector

  • UNODC and CRIMJUST committed to promoting a stronger financial sector
  • Safeguarding the integrity of the global financial system