An annual briefing focused on financial crimes in West Africa was held in Dakar, involving the Financial Action Task Force.

The entities involved

• Dakar →

  capital and the largest city of Senegal

  • The Central Bank of West African States is headquartered in Dakar.Sat 14:10
  • A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal.Sat 07:51
• Financial Action Task Force →

  intergovernmental organization to combat money laundering and terrorism financing

  • India holds the vice-presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), with an officer from the Madhya Pradesh cadre involved.Mon 17:31
  • South Africa is undergoing an assessment by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) regarding its compliance with international standards to combat serious financial crimes.Sun 21:36
• West Africa →

  westernmost region of the African continent

  • Geographic locations face specific connectivity risks involving the Red Sea and West Africa.Mon 16:09
  • The WAFEO conference has been scheduled to take place in Freetown.Mon 10:29

Related events

• GIABA addresses financial crimes impacting the region of West Africa.Sep 9
• Botswana faces review by FATF regarding financial crime efforts.Aug 18
• FATF is an international body addressing global financial crime.Sep 5
• A conference was held in Dakar, Senegal, on June 1, 2022, as part of a larger regional discussion.Sep 22
• Trials are underway to address concerns raised by the Financial Action Task Force regarding Nigeria's compliance issues.Sep 21