Prevention of Money Laundering Act (Cap. 373)

Act 1994

Effective: 23 Sep 1994

Plain-English summary

Primary AML/CFT statute. The FIAU relies on Article 13 for administrative penalties and Article 13C for the publication of settlement agreements.

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AML / CFT / Sanctions

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