ISLAMABAD SPECIAL COORESPONDENT
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) continues its integrated efforts to curb money laundering through strong institutional partnerships and improved investigation mechanisms.
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between FIA’s Anti-Money Laundering Wing and Gilgit-Baltistan Police to enhance cooperation and streamline financial crime investigations.
The MoU was signed by Mr. Akbar Nasir Khan, Additional Director General (Anti-Money Laundering Wing), FIA, and Mr. Afzal Mahmood Butt, Inspector General of Police, Gilgit-Baltistan.
Under the agreement, the Gilgit-Baltistan Police will directly refer all money laundering-related references to FIA’s Anti-Money Laundering Wing.
Cases involving car lifting, kidnapping, financial fraud, and other serious crimes with money laundering elements will be referred for specialized investigation.
This collaboration will help ensure timely, transparent, and professional investigations while strengthening national efforts to disrupt illegal financial flows.
FIA will also provide specialized training to Gilgit-Baltistan Police officers on financial investigations, case management, referral systems, and analytical techniques, aimed at building institutional capacity.
The initiative reflects FIA’s commitment to financial transparency and anti-money laundering objectives, in line with Financial Action Task Force (FATF) recommendations and international standards.