Financial Intelligence Agency

Meeting in the framework of preparations for the upcoming evaluation by the MONEYVAL Committee

On January 10, 2025, in the framework of the preparations for the next assessment by the MONEYVAL Committee, was held a meeting which was organized by the Joint Project of the EU and the Council of Europe against corruption in Albania in cooperation with the Financial Intelligence Agency (AIF).

In this meeting, were presented and discussed the key findings and recommendations derived from the expert analysis on the implementation of FATF effectiveness areas, thanks to the technical assistance offered to the Albanian authorities to increase the effectiveness of the fight against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing, in accordance with European standards.

Head of the Council of Europe Mrs. Giulia Re and the General Director of the Financial Intelligence Agency, Mr. Ervin Koçi, emphasized the importance of further strengthening the institutional capacities in the MONEYVAL assessment process.

In conclusion, the General Director thanked the Council of Europe for organizing simulation exercises for the implementation of FATF’s areas of effectiveness.