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Islamic Republic of Afghanistan: Detailed Assessment Report on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism
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International Monetary Fund
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IMF Staff Country Reports
Volume/Issue:
Volume 2011: Issue 317
Language:
English
Publication Date:
04 Nov 2011
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5089/9781463923938.002
ISBN:
9781463923938
ISSN:
1934-7685
Pages:
273
Keywords:
ISCR; CR; CFT RR; legislative decree; terrorist financing; central bank; drug trafficking; foreign exchange; beneficial owner; Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT); Money laundering; Terrorism financing; Legal support in revenue administration; Global
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Afghanistan is one of the poorest countries in the world and, after decades of ongoing conflicts and strife, it is still at an early stage of developing its legal and institutional framework. Measures have been taken to fight crime, including financial crime. Smuggling and fraud are other major sources of illegal funds. In addition, terrorism and its financing remain a major concern. A framework has been established to allow for international mutual legal assistance but it falls short of the standard and is rarely used.
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ISSN:
1934-7685
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