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Moldovan authorities strengthen their capacity to combat money laundering in line with European standards
As the Republic of Moldova advances on its path towards European Union membership, strengthening the country's ability to prevent and detect financial crime remains a key priority. In 2024, the European Union adopted a comprehensive reform of its framework for preventing money laundering and the...
Building national capacities in open-source intelligence for combating financial crime
The evolving threat environment in the Republic of Moldova requires law enforcement and prosecutors to strengthen their ability to effectively gather, analyse, validate and use open-source intelligence (OSINT). In response to these challenges, the Council of Europe organised a series of...
Training of Trainers for the AML/CFT Training Centre of the Republic of Moldova
The establishment of the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CFT) Training Centre is a strategic national priority under the Republic of Moldova’s Growth Plan 2025–2027. The Centre is a pioneering national institution in the AML/CFT area and will serve as a specialised...
Presentation of Moldova’s Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment Report
The Council of Europe, in partnership with the Office for Prevention and Combatting of Money Laundering (the Financial Intelligence Unit – FIU) of the Republic of Moldova, organised an event dedicated to the presentation of the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment...
Focus Group meetings contribute to Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment of the Republic of Moldova
The Council of Europe, in partnership with the Office for Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering (FIU) of the Republic of Moldova recently held a series of focus group sessions as part of the ongoing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing National Risk Assessment (NRA). Focus groups were...
Workshop on Strengthening Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Compliance in Notarial Practice: Risk Assessments and Sanctions Screening
The “Action against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in the Republic of Moldova” project, implemented by the Council of Europe funded [in part] by a grant from the U.S. Government, continues to assist national authorities in strengthening Moldova’s framework for preventing and combating...
Workshop on Data Analysis and Interpretation Approaches within the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk-Assessment Methodology
The Council of Europe, in partnership with the Office for Prevention and Combating of Money Laundering of the Republic of Moldova, organized a workshop to strengthen the capacities of national authorities in analyzing and interpreting data within the National Risk Assessment (NRA) on money...
Workshop on Beneficial Ownership Transparency & Risk-Based Approach
The “Action against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in the Republic of Moldova” project, implemented by the Council of Europe with the financial support of the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) of the U.S. Department of State, continues to support...
Workshop on the presentation of Council of Europe Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risk-Assessment Methodology Held in Moldova
The Republic of Moldova has officially launched the preparatory phase for updating its National Risk Assessment (NRA) on money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF), reaffirming its commitment to aligning with international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The...
Launching a new anti-money laundering and countering financing of terrorism co-operation initiative for the Republic of Moldova
On 1 October 2024, the Council of Europe Office in Chișinău hosted the first Steering Committee meeting of the project “Action Against Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Moldova” implemented by the Council of Europe with the financial support provided by the Bureau of International...