Significant Meeting Between IGP and APG Representatives on Money Laundering

Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki held a crucial meeting with representatives of the Asia Pacific Group (APG) on Money Laundering to discuss the roadmap for removing Nepal from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list for money laundering. The Nepal Police presented the current status of their coordination with other agencies, capacity building efforts, and technical assistance within the Anti-Money Laundering (AML) system. The Police Headquarters noted that the meeting also involved extensive discussions on information exchange, mutual support, and coordination in controlling financial crimes.

On May 19, in Kathmandu, the Police Headquarters at Naxal hosted the meeting between Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dan Bahadur Karki and APG representatives including Deputy Executive Secretary David Sanon and Policy Officer Kiah Sassal. The primary focus of this encounter was a detailed discussion on the action plan Nepal has proposed to exit the intensive monitoring list (grey list) for money laundering.

Recognizing the pivotal role of the Nepal Police as the chief law enforcement agency, the meeting covered effective coordination with other concerned bodies, the current status of enforcement actions, capacity enhancement of police personnel, and provisions of technical support. The Police Headquarters emphasized that there was also extensive dialogue on information sharing, mutual cooperation, and coordination in the fight against financial crimes. Present at the event were the heads and officers of the Financial Intelligence Unit, the Joint Secretary of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers’ Office, directors and officials of Nepal Rastra Bank, Deputy Inspectors General of Police, and senior police officers.