Discussion on identifying money laundering risks associated with high-risk crimes (17 Feb 2023)

Discussion on identifying money laundering risks associated with high-risk crimes, led by Daw Than Than Swe, Governor of the Central Bank of Myanmar, Chairman of the Working Group on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, was held on the afternoon of 17-2-2023 at the office of the Union of Myanmar Federation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (UMFCCI), and 240 participants from LEAs, Competent Authorities, the associations and business representatives from DNFBPs, invitees and also Police Brig.Gen. Myo Thu Soe, Head of MFIU attended the discussion.

In the discussion, the official from the law enforcement organizations shared the points of compliance and prevention experience for money laundering risks associated with high-risk crimes and prevention. Central Bank of Myanmar shared about the "money laundering risks associated with high-risk crimes" that faced. Officials from the Public Sector Organizations such as Myanmar Real Estate Services Association, Myanmar Gold Industry Association, Myanmar Jewelers Association, Myanmar Association of Certified Public Accountants and the Bar Council Association discussed the increased understanding of money laundering risks associated with high-risk crimes.