Today, a specialized training session titled "The Role of Judges in Combatting Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT)" was conducted jointly by the Financial Monitoring Service (FMS) and the Ministry of Justice.

The training took place at the Academy of Justice of the Ministry of Justice, where distinguished experts from the MFS, namely Nurlan Babayev, Aytan Mirzazade, and Shahin Aliyev, delivered presentations. Topics covered included "Identified Deficiencies and MONEYVAL Recommendations on Utilizing Financial İntelligence in Describing Money Laundering Crimes" and "Ensuring Constitutional Rights in accordance with International Standards During the Description of Money Laundering Crimes." The importance of utilizing FMS data by law enforcement agencies to substantiate claims of property legalization and associated predicate crimes was also highlighted.

This training underscored collaborative efforts to strengthen legal frameworks and uphold international standards."

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A session, addressing inquiries raised by the attending judges.

Twenty-five judges participated in the comprehensive training session, underscoring the judiciary's dedication to advancing knowledge in AML/CFT practices.