The US Secret Service launches anti-money laundering training for law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh

The US Secret Service launches anti-money laundering training for law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh

DHAKA, November 10, 2024 (BSS) – The US Embassy in Dhaka in collaboration with
Bangladeshi law enforcement agencies today have a comprehensive anti-
Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Threat Financing (AML/CTF) Training Program at the
Police Staff College.

This initiative is led by the US Secret Service and funded by the US Department of State
of the State Counter-Terrorism Bureau, aims to strengthen the investigative and
technical capabilities of Bangladeshi officials in combating financial and
cybercrime.

The inauguration ceremony was attended by 60 law enforcement officers out of 11
Bangladeshi agencies, marking the beginning of a year-long training course
initiative that integrates formal seminars, online training and hands-on experience
investigative exercises, according to a US embassy press release.

“The United States and Bangladesh face common challenges at the transnational level
criminal networks operating across borders,” said Chargé d’Affaires Megan Bouldin of the US Embassy at the inauguration of the training program.

“Through our collective efforts, we can disrupt these networks and create a more secure,
a safer environment for our citizens,” she added.

The Chargé d’Affaires underlined the importance of bilateral cooperation
in tackling these multifaceted threats, including financial crimes,
human trafficking and terrorism.

The year-long training covers crucial techniques for finance
research, including open-source intelligence and cryptocurrency
tracing, equipping Bangladeshi law enforcement officers with international
standards for evidence gathering and case presentation.

This program reaffirms the U.S. Embassy’s commitment to reinforcement
This will enhance Bangladesh’s ability to combat financial crime and cybercrime
promoting a more secure Indo-Pacific region and a more secure global financial environment
system.

Since 2011, the U.S. Embassy has supported the training of more than 25,000 people
Bangladesh Police and about 250 officials from other law enforcement agencies
agencies in Bangladesh, focusing on crime scene management, control
violent extremism, leadership and human rights.

This includes specialized sessions on topics such as virtual currencies
research and social media strategy, with additional international
training opportunities through programs such as the International Association of
Conference of Chiefs of Police and Women’s Leadership Institute.

US assistance has strengthened Bangladesh’s law enforcement capacity
and corrections, promoting professional development and improved safety
practices across the country, the embassy said.