Bengaluru: Nepali officers join Anti-Money Laundering training

18 Officers from Nepal started their training on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism. The training is underway in Bengaluru. The training is provided under the assistance of the Indian Government at the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes and Narcotics (NACIN), Bengaluru. 

Training provided by the Indian Government

The training of the officers is being provided under the Indian Government. 

"This is a special tailor-made course designed at the request of Government of Nepal for a total of 60 officers. It is an example of the Government of India's commitment to enhance the capacities of various agencies of the Government of Nepal. The course is fully supported by the Government of India under the Ministry of External Affairs' Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme," said a statement from the Indian Mission in Nepal.

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'The training will enhance the capabilities of participating officers'

A group of 20 officers, the first batch of Nepal, completed their training on August 24, 2019, and the third batch is expected to go for training in December this year. This step will further ensure the enhancement of the capabilities and skills of officers in Nepal and India when pertaining to the cases related to Anti Money Laundering, Countering Financing of Terrorism charges and other similar charges. 

"The training will enhance the capabilities of participating officers to effectively deal with the matters pertaining to Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism," the statement further added.

NACIN is the apex training institution of the Government of India in the field of financial investigations and anti-money laundering matters. An accredited Regional Training Centre of World Customs Organisation for Asia/Pacific Region, the NACIN also works in collaboration with other international organisations like UNEP, UNODC, SASEC, and etc. 

(With ANI inputs)

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