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Nepal's APG delegation discusses grey list exit efforts with police chief and finance minister

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A delegation from the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) met with Nepali officials, including Inspector General of Police Dan Bahadur Karki and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle, to discuss Nepal's progress in exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) 'grey list'. The discussions focused on the measures being implemented by law enforcement and government agencies to strengthen the country's anti-money laundering framework and address international concerns.

  • The APG delegation, including Deputy Executive Secretary David Shannon, met with various Nepali officials to assess progress on reforms aimed at removing Nepal from the FATF grey list.
  • Inspector General Karki briefed the delegation on the Nepal Police's role in implementing the national action plan and coordinating with other agencies to combat financial crimes.
  • Finance Minister Wagle reiterated the government's commitment to mobilizing resources and strengthening institutional capacity to meet the requirements for grey list removal.
  • Discussions also covered capacity building for police personnel, enhancing technical assistance, and strengthening international cooperation and information sharing.
  • Nepal was placed on the FATF grey list in early 2025 for a two-year period and has since been implementing a 15-point reform plan.

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