FATF and INTERPOL joint initiative to prioritise cross-border tracing, seizure and confiscation of criminal assets
Illicit asset recovery is set to play a more significant role in global efforts to deprive criminals of their ill-gotten gains with the announcement of a joint initiative launched by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and INTERPOL to recover criminal assets. The initiative announced…
WCO, Egmont Group and Interpol successfully conclude first Latin American AML/CFT operation
The World Customs Organisation (WCO), Egmont Group of Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) and Interpol have successfully concluded their first anti-money laundering and counter financing terrorism financing (AML/CTF) joint investigation in the Western Hemisphere. Operation Tentacle-Latin America revealed extensive illicit movements of gold, silver, diamonds and…
Interpol launches new centre focused on financial crime and corruption
Interpol has launched the Financial Crime and Anti-Corruption Centre (IFCACC) to provide a coordinated global response against what it describes as the exponential growth in transnational financial crime. The world police body says it will adopt a multi-agency approach, working closely with key stakeholders to…
