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Workshop on Interdiction & Investigation of Cross Border Bulk Cash Smuggling
Doha, September 20 (QNA) - The first training workshop entitled ''interdiction and investigation of cross border bulk cash smuggling'' kicked off here on Tuesday.
The event organised by Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX) in cooperation with the US Homeland Security Department, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ,U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The two-day workshop, being attended by representatives of 12 state governments departments concerned with money laundering and financing terrorism, falls within a series of programmes the NAMLX organised with a view to facilitating coordination between the organs and the concerned ministries represented in the said committee to achieve the set targets within the national strategy for combating money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Addressing the opening session, HE Deputy Governor Of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Fahed Bin Faisal Al Thani who is also chairman of the NAMLX said in his inaugural speech read out on his behalf by Essa mohamed al-ibrahim, the secretary of the Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX) , '' It is my pleasure to welcome you at the opening of the first workshop on Interdiction and Investigation of Cross Border Bulk Cash Smuggling held in close cooperation between the National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX), the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
In light of the current international changes and with the advent and use of sophisticated tools and instruments in the various criminal activities , training the human resources to deal with these variables has becomes a necessity for development and growth, especially since national regimes cannot achieving progress in combating the threats posed in any area, without qualified and trained human cadres wee-informed and acquainted with the national combating system, which is one of the core functions of the National Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee that is overseeing the National AML/CFT Strategy in the State of Qatar , assuring smooth coordination among the concerned authorities , organizing and hosting national training programs aiming at applying cutting edge international combating tools , in addition to laying down the necessary strategies to protect the national economy from the illicit cash smuggling.
HE Deputy Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Fahed Bin Faisal Al Thani further said in his speech read out on his behalf by Essa Mohamed Al-Ibrahim, the secretary of the Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX), that the
aim of this workshop that will run for two consecutive days 20-21, is to train experts on the AML/CFT legal framework and regulatory systems, provide an overview on the application of the Declaration System to the cross border transportations of currency in the State of the Declaration System to the cross border transportations of currency in the State of Qatar.
Elaborating he said that it will also make an overview on the techniques of collecting information and conduction investigations, and introduction to the Qatari law relating to the customs violations and smuggling.
We always look forward to achieving success and continuity in the implementation and application of national regulations, but that can only be achieved with strong determination and commitment.
I personally express my interest in finding at the end of this workshop, national capacities having good experience , knowledge and skills in investigating crimes of funds smuggling across border and related activities , on order to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in the State of Qatar
Finally, I stress that the pursuit of meaningful work cannot be achieved by only laying down different levels of regimes and regulations, but also by implementing them and facing the challenges which the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee strive to overcome.
I would like to conclude by extending my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the organizers for their efforts in making this even ta success, and I urge you all to participate, interact and benefit the most from this invaluable workshop.(
The event organised by Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX) in cooperation with the US Homeland Security Department, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ,U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The two-day workshop, being attended by representatives of 12 state governments departments concerned with money laundering and financing terrorism, falls within a series of programmes the NAMLX organised with a view to facilitating coordination between the organs and the concerned ministries represented in the said committee to achieve the set targets within the national strategy for combating money laundering and financing of terrorism.
Addressing the opening session, HE Deputy Governor Of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Fahed Bin Faisal Al Thani who is also chairman of the NAMLX said in his inaugural speech read out on his behalf by Essa mohamed al-ibrahim, the secretary of the Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX) , '' It is my pleasure to welcome you at the opening of the first workshop on Interdiction and Investigation of Cross Border Bulk Cash Smuggling held in close cooperation between the National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX), the US Department of Homeland Security, the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement with Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
In light of the current international changes and with the advent and use of sophisticated tools and instruments in the various criminal activities , training the human resources to deal with these variables has becomes a necessity for development and growth, especially since national regimes cannot achieving progress in combating the threats posed in any area, without qualified and trained human cadres wee-informed and acquainted with the national combating system, which is one of the core functions of the National Anti- Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee that is overseeing the National AML/CFT Strategy in the State of Qatar , assuring smooth coordination among the concerned authorities , organizing and hosting national training programs aiming at applying cutting edge international combating tools , in addition to laying down the necessary strategies to protect the national economy from the illicit cash smuggling.
HE Deputy Governor of Qatar Central Bank (QCB) Sheikh Fahed Bin Faisal Al Thani further said in his speech read out on his behalf by Essa Mohamed Al-Ibrahim, the secretary of the Qatar National Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee (NAMLX), that the
aim of this workshop that will run for two consecutive days 20-21, is to train experts on the AML/CFT legal framework and regulatory systems, provide an overview on the application of the Declaration System to the cross border transportations of currency in the State of the Declaration System to the cross border transportations of currency in the State of Qatar.
Elaborating he said that it will also make an overview on the techniques of collecting information and conduction investigations, and introduction to the Qatari law relating to the customs violations and smuggling.
We always look forward to achieving success and continuity in the implementation and application of national regulations, but that can only be achieved with strong determination and commitment.
I personally express my interest in finding at the end of this workshop, national capacities having good experience , knowledge and skills in investigating crimes of funds smuggling across border and related activities , on order to strengthen the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing in the State of Qatar
Finally, I stress that the pursuit of meaningful work cannot be achieved by only laying down different levels of regimes and regulations, but also by implementing them and facing the challenges which the National Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Committee strive to overcome.
I would like to conclude by extending my deepest gratitude and appreciation to the organizers for their efforts in making this even ta success, and I urge you all to participate, interact and benefit the most from this invaluable workshop.(
