AML/CFT/CPF Training Course : AML/CFT/CPF training course for lawyers opened

Lawyers and legal practitioners are reporting entities required to carry out preventive measures and reporting obligations under the Anti-Money Laundering Law.

Chief Justice of the Union U Tha Htay made the remark during the opening ceremony of the AML/CFT/CPF training course for lawyers and legal practitioners, in Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday. He added that the Union Supreme Court's Department of Lawyers and Legal Practitioners and Inspection serves as the supervisory authority overseeing these matters.

U Tha Htay also stated that AML/CFT/CPF measures are being implemented in accordance with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to ensure the security of the lives of the people of Myanmar and to prevent hindrances to the country's economic development.

He noted that the first term of the National Level AML/CFT Strategy (2019-2023) has been completed and the second term (2024-2028) is currently being implemented. He further explained that the training course is being conducted with the aim of enhancing the knowledge and capacity of lawyers and legal practitioners regarding AML/CFT.

He also stressed that lawyers and legal practitioners must comply with the provisions set forth by law and the directives of the supervisory authority. The training course will be held from August 15 to 16. It is being conducted in accordance with the National Level Strategy on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (2024-2028) and the Union Supreme Court's AML/CFT National Level Strategy Action Plan (2026).