Moneyval approves evaluation report on anti- money laundering measures
in Armenia

YEREVAN, September 25. /ARKA/. CE Committee of Experts on the
Evaluation of Anti-Money Laundering Measures (MONEYVAL) approved the
report on the third stage of measures to counter money laundering and
financing of terrorism in Armenia.

Substantial progress has been recorded in anti-money laundering
measures within financial, law enforcement and legal systems in
Armenia, the press service of Armenia’s Central Bank reported.

The Committee’s report points out improved efficiency of preventive
measures, which mean that most part of respective international
standards is introduced in the country.

MONEYVAL was established in 1997 as an evaluation and peer pressure
mechanism.

Armenia joined MONEYVAL in 2006 and since then has been actively
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