71. Is it specified that a particular institution(s) is responsible for investigating money laundering that relates to political parties, candidates and elected officials?

Maldives

Maldives

Answer
Financial intelligence unit
Source

Source: Article 12(b), Regulation on Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism for Money Transfer Businesses and Money Changing Businesses, 2015

Source: Article 16, Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism Act, 2014

Comment

The financial Intelligence Unit is located within the Maldives Monetary Authority. 

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