EAG/FATF expert mission on evaluation of the current AML/CFT situation in Uzbekistan

24-25 November 2008 FATF and EAG sent a group of experts to evaluate the results of measures taken by Uzbekistan in order to develop the national AML/CFT system according to the decision of the 8th EAG Plenary and FATF Plenary(October 2008).

The group included experts from Italy, Switzerland, Germany, FATF Secretariat, USA, Rosfinmomonitoring and EAG Secretariat. Rosfinmonitoring was represented by its head Mr. Yury Chikhanchin.

The experts held meetings with the government leaders, heads of the Uzbek Ministry of Finance, National Bank, State Tax Committee and Senate. 

Uzbekistan provided an overview of their AML/CFT system, and the components that are currently functioning, in addition to the other regulatory measures in place, which should also be taken into account for AML/CFT purposes.

Uzbekistan continue to develop their national AML/CFT regime according to the Action Plan approved by the Uzbekistan authorities.