The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has warned Deposit Money Banks (DMBs) and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) in the country to be wary of transactions with businesses and persons in the Russian Federation, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran and Cameroun.
The warning was contained in a circular referenced: FPR/AML/PUB/BOF/001/029, which was issued, today, by the Director, Financial Policy and Regulation, Mr. Chibuzo Efobi.
According to CBN, Nigerian banks and other financial institutions needed to watch transactions with those countries because they had been placed under the high-risk jurisdictions list by the Financial Action Task Force (FASTF).
The FATF is the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog. It sets international standards that aim to prevent these illegal activities and the harm they cause to society.
Other countries on the list include: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Croatia, Vietnam and Myanmar.
The CBN said that its action flowed from the decisions taken by members of the FATF at a plenary which was held last month.
The Circular reads in part, “The attention of banks and other Financial Institutions is drawn to the outcomes of Financial Action Task Force Plenary conducted from June 21-23, 3023 and subsequent addition of Cameroon, Croatia and Vietnam to the list of jurisdictions under ‘Increased Monitoring.’
“Furthermore, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, Iran, and Myanmar remains on the list of high-risk jurisdictions, subject to ‘Call for Action.’
Consequently, enhanced due diligence should be applied and in severe cases, counter-measures may need to be implemented to safeguard the international financial system.
Additionally, we would like to emphasise that the suspension of the Russian Federation from the FATF remains in effect.
(CDA NEWS)
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