FIA to create FATF offices around country to monitor implementation of key targets

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has decided to establish FATF desks across the country to strengthen monitoring and implementation of FATF related orders.

The Director General FIA has asked all extra directors general and zonal directors to create these workstations, FIA authorities said.

The FATF offices are designed to collect in-depth data on six key objectives. This information is expected to be provided in the course of Pakistan’s mutual evaluation review in the last quarter of this year.

Officials stated all wings and zones have been required to guarantee complete implementation of FATF related tasks. A focal person has been chosen by the DG FIA and he has been directed to ensure compliance with the orders within seven days and submit report.

The authorities have also said that a proforma on the basis of seven terms of reference has been attached along with the orders. “The FIA and all other law enforcement agencies are obliged to follow FATF related regulations in letter and spirit,” it stated.