Serbia’s Finance Minister, Siniša Mali, emphasized the need to further strengthen institutions involved in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. This statement came after a session of the Coordinating Body for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism, where the results of the National Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing, and Financing of Weapons of Mass Destruction were presented.
During the session, a Strategic-Operational Work Plan for the period from 2025 to 2029 was also adopted. Minister Mali stressed the importance of involving all relevant institutions in these processes and highlighted the significance of the document that evaluates the risks addressed by the Coordinating Body.
Mali reiterated the government’s commitment to following the priorities outlined in the National Risk Assessment. The newly adopted work plan for the next five years focuses on three key pillars, centered around prevention. These include the implementation of a new sanctioning regime introduced by the Law on Prevention of Money Laundering, adopted in January, along with stronger legal measures to enhance property confiscation following more efficient and timely financial investigations.
The Coordinating Body for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism is composed of representatives from various ministries, government administrations, the National Bank of Serbia, the Agency for Economic Registers, and other relevant institutions.
