Alfred Zammit, director of Malta’s FIAU is keen for a European court case against the agency to clarify its authority to impose penalties. He highlighted the FIAU’s efforts to strengthen ties with law enforcement, sharing more intelligence to support ML investigations. Zammit emphasized the agency’s focus on enhancing collaboration and efficiency in tackling financial crime…
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