The Council of Europe, in coordination with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Republic of Moldova, organised a workshop to strengthen the capacities of national authorities in analysing and interpreting data in the framework of the National Risk Assessment (NRA) on money laundering and terrorist financing.

The workshop comes as a continuation of the procedure that started in early 2025, when the Republic of Moldova initiated the first phase of its national money laundering and terrorist financing (ML/TF) risk assessment (NRA), using the Council of Europe’s ML/TF National Risk Assessment Methodology. This initial stage focused on identifying and collecting relevant data to support in-depth risk analysis.

At the workshop, participants received technical guidance on analytical methods and interpretation techniques that are critical to the drafting of the ML/TF National Risk Assessment Report. Through hands-on training, they learned to apply tools aligned with the Council of Europe’s methodology to assess money laundering and terrorist financing risks.

The training covered a wide range of areas, including predicate offences, high-risk subjects such as politically exposed persons (PEPs), and vulnerabilities across economic and financial sectors, including cross-border threats. Special attention was given to developing participants' ability to turn both quantitative and qualitative data into clear, evidence-based risk narratives and scores that can inform strategic decision-making.

The knowledge and skills acquired during the workshop are expected to directly contribute to the development of a robust NRA Report, laying the groundwork for more effective risk mitigation policies in the future.

The initiative is part of Action against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in the Republic of Moldova project - implemented by the Council of Europe and funded by the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State. The project continues to support national reform efforts by providing targeted technical assistance in priority areas identified in past MONEYVAL evaluations and aligned with international standards.