The fight against money laundering has become one of the main objectives of the authorities in the country, after the alert that the phenomenon has spread to most institutions.
Recently, the Financial Supervision Authority , AMF, has submitted its anti-money laundering plan, starting from the closing of legal loopholes.
A key point of the strategy is the monitoring of accountants, auditors, real estate brokers, construction companies, etc.
AMF proposes that law enforcement and intelligence agencies have access to data registers and have an effective data system for PP cases.
Increase seizure measures for criminal assets and increase border controls for cash or valuables.
AMF emphasizes that the main criminal offenses of generating funds for PP schemes in our country are the activities of drug trafficking, criminal offenses committed in the form of organized crime, tax crimes, corruption, fraud (including computer fraud).
The economic sectors most sensitive to PP activity are: Real Estate Sector, Trade, Telematic Services Sector (Call Center)10, Consultancy in the economic and legal field
A few days ago, SPAK also declared "war" on money laundering. In the 2024-2030 strategy, it is said that the government will use technological systems to increase measures against money laundering in businesses and institutions.
AI will be used for data analysis and it is envisaged to set up digital management systems for tracking cases against PP.
In SPAK's report, it is mentioned that the technology will also be used to assess the risk of money laundering from the use of virtual tools and new technologies. This risk has been proven to be present in the Albanian environment./Gazeta SI