Egmont Group Chair’s Statement in connection with the military aggression against Ukraine

The Egmont Group Chair’s Statement has been posted on the official website of the Egmont Group, expressing deep concern over the devastating effects of the current military aggression against Ukraine.

The Egmont Group notes that international cooperation is crucial for mitigating evolving financial crime risks and suppressing terrorist financing. Considering the Egmont Group’s membership includes 167 FIUs worldwide, FIU-to-FIU cooperation and sharing of insights can have a significant impact on a global scale.

The Egmont Group acknowledges that situations similar to those currently prevailing in Ukraine impede the establishment of mutual trust between the jurisdictions of the Egmont Group, as set out in the Egmont Group’s Charter and Principles for Information Exchange, and adversely affect the success of joint efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Egmont Group joins international partners in closely monitoring the situation in Ukraine and stands in solidarity with all those in pain due to this aggression.

The full text of the Egmont Group Chair’s Statement can be found at: https://egmontgroup.org/news/egmont-group-chairs-statement-on-the-situation-in-ukraine/

The State Financial Monitoring Service of Ukraine, as a national financial intelligence unit, has been a member of the Egmont Group since 2004 and ensures active information exchange of financial intelligence with the authorized bodies of foreign countries using the Egmont Secure Web (ESW).

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