Law on Money Laundering and Terrorism
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The Law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism was promulgated by Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/0620/021, dated 27 June 2020, which supersedes the earlier Law promulgated on 24 June 2007 by Royal Kram No. NS/RKM/0607/014 and its subsequent amendments. This law was enacted to establish comprehensive legal measures for the prevention, detection, suppression, and control of money laundering and the financing of terrorism within the Kingdom of Cambodia. The Law sets out obligations for reporting entities to implement customer due diligence, identify and report suspicious transactions, and cooperate with supervisory authorities and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to interrupt and deter illicit financial flows. It also provides for mechanisms to freeze or restrain assets connected with money laundering or terrorism financing, and to enhance domestic and international cooperation in investigations and enforcement. The overarching purpose of the Law is to protect the integrity and stability of Cambodia’s financial system, promote transparency in financial and non-financial sectors, and uphold compliance with international anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards.

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