Monday, March 26, 2007

European anti-laundering experts visit Macedonia

The Council of Europe's experts in the fight against money laundering arrived in Macedonia on Monday.

The experts will be briefed on government's measures to prevent money laundering.

European experts are likely to oversee the operations of banks, broker houses, casinos, courts, public prosecution and corporate houses.

The Council of Europe's experts will stay in Macedonia until March 31. They will evaluate the work of the National Bank, Customs Administration, Anti-Laundering Directorate, Anti-Corruption Commission and several ministries.

The report will be wrapped up by the end of the year. European experts are likely to raise objections on casinos' operations.

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