Training seminar on CLPC/FT/FPWMD for law enforcement representatives

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On May 17, 2024, the Financial Monitoring Department under the National Bank of Tajikistan held a training seminar on combating the legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime, financing of terrorism and financing the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (CLPC/FT/FPWMD) for law enforcement representatives. Representatives from the General Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan, the State Committee for National Security of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Agency for State Financial Control and Anti-Corruption of the Republic of Tajikistan, the Drug Control Agency under the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, and the Customs Service under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan participated in the seminar.

First, Mirzoaliev Halim Saidahmadovich, Director of the Financial Monitoring Department, welcomed the participants and stated that the purpose of the seminar is to gather information on CLPC/FT/FPWMD, as well as strengthening cooperation between the department and law enforcement bodies in this regard. It was emphasized that the Republic of Tajikistan, as a member of the international community, coordinates and cooperates with regional and international organizations to take the necessary measures and prevent these adverse events based on UN resolutions, international industry standards, including the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering (FATF).

The Director of the department provided attendees with information regarding the methodology for conducting a Nationwide Assessment of the Risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing, as well as a comprehensive listing of individuals designated by the Republic of Tajikistan as having ties to terrorist organizations.

Subsequently, personnel from the Financial Monitoring Department delivered insights on the development of international standards in the field of CLPC/FT/FPWMD. They also discussed the country's legislative requirements regarding these standards, collaborative efforts with law enforcement bodies and the outcomes achieved. In addition, the participants were presented with illustrative case studies of analyzed terrorist financing and related criminal offenses.

At the seminar, the attendees were informed of cooperation of the Financial Monitoring Department and law enforcement bodies and provisions of “Guidelines for organization of cooperation on exchange of information between the Financial Monitoring Department under the NBT and law enforcement bodies in the field of CLPC/FT/FPWMD”.

In summary, the discussion focused on enhancing collaboration between the Financial Monitoring Department and law enforcement bodies. The parties engaged in a productive exchange of perspectives regarding measures to strengthen their partnership, encompassing the prompt submission of requests, oversight of initiatory documentation, and other matters of shared concern.

Financial Monitoring Department

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23.05.2024