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The Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group published a post evaluation progress report concerning steps taken by Rwanda to improve its anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing regime.

The Eastern and Southern African Anti-Money Laundering Group released its first mutual evaluation of Rwanda on anti-money laundering and counterterrorist financing, noting that the country has taken considerable steps over the last few years to establish a national AML/CTF framework.

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Important Facts

  • The U. S. State Department identifies Rwanda as a monitored jurisdiction. Rwanda is not a major or offshore financial center. In fact, the Rwandan financial system remains relatively unsophisticated. However, the number of electronic fund transfers and credit card transactions is rising. In addition, money transfers by cell phone are more prevalent. Although the black market for smuggled goods is limited, the smuggling of tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold from the Democratic Republic of Congo generates funds which may be laundered through Rwanda's financial system. However, the scope of the smuggling is difficult to quantify.
  • KYC Covered Entities: Banks, private legal practitioners, auditors, real estate agents, high-value traders, casino and lottery owners, mobile network operators, travel agencies, and nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)
  • STR Covered Entities: Banks, private legal practitioners, auditors, real estate agents, high-value traders, casino and lottery owners, travel agencies, and NGOs
  • Enhanced Due Diligence Procedures for PEPs: Foreign: Yes; Domestic: Yes
  • Money Laundering Criminal Prosecutions/Convictions: Prosecutions: 0 (2015); Convictions: 0 (2015)
Source: 2016 International Narcotics Control Strategy Report (INCSR)

Rankings

FATF i | 2004 Methodology

Technical Effectiveness
Compliant : 2 High :
Largely Compliant : 5 Substantial :
Partially Compliant : 14 Moderate :
Non-Compliant : 26 Low :

BASEL i

Rank : 40/146
Score : 6.69/10

TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL i

Rank : 51/180
Score : 53/100

Tax Justice Network i

Rank : 99/133
Score : 63/100