IMF official studied in Chisinau the problem of terrorism and money laundering

An official of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) who visited Chisinau last week will present a report to the Legal Department of IMF regarding the activity of the law-enforcement bodies, banks and other structures of the Republic of Moldova in fighting money laundering and terrorism. According to the Office of the Permanent Representative of IMF in the Republic of Moldova, Giuseppe Lombardo, lawyer at the Legal Department of IMF, visited Chisinau form July 30 to August 4 aiming at identifying the necessities regarding technical assistance for the main authorities involved in fighting money laundering and financing terrorism. During his visit in Chisinau, Giuseppe Lombardo met with the leadership and employees of the Center for Combating Economic Crime and Corruption of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, National Bank of Moldova, General Prosecution Office, National Securities Commission, Customs Service, Intelligence Service and with the representatives of the Banks Association of Moldova. Giuseppe Lombardo will present the report on the methods of fighting money laundering and financing terrorism, to the Legal Department of IMF, which will send proposals and assertions to Moldovan authorities and other involved parts.