Next National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing” (NRAML/TF) in the Republic of Tajikistan

As part of cooperation with the Program Office of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, it was carried out the next National Assessment of Risks of Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing. (NRA ML/TF). To this end, on November 20-24, 2023, the second visit of an international expert to the Republic of Tajikistan occurred and in this context, some bilateral and multilateral meetings were held in the relevant authorities of the country.

During the meetings, the prepared draft report on the NRA ML/TF was reviewed with members of the Working team of the NRA ML/TF under the leadership of Sirojzoda Saifiddin, Sector Advisor for the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan on Legal Affairs.

During the week, participants have reviewed the draft report, which assessed the risks of legalization (laundering) of proceeds from crime in various areas as well as vulnerabilities in the country’s accountable institutions.

It was noted that the report directly assessed current and possible risks at the national level and based on this, an Action plan will be developed in order to take measures and eliminate risks. Based on the results of the meetings, it was decided to use the information provided by the members of the Working team in the final report taking into account the risks, vulnerabilities and possible consequences of the risks.

It is necessary that after approval of the draft report by the Working team, its final version should be subject to approval at the next meeting of the Permanent Interdepartmental Commission on Combating the Legalization (Laundering) of Proceeds from Crime, Terrorism Financing and Proliferation of Mass Destruction Weapons, acting under the leadership of the Assistant to the President of the Republic of Tajikistan for Legal Affairs.

Financial Monitoring Department