Luanda - Over the last four years the courts of common jurisdiction have judged just under a dozen cases of money laundering across the country, the president of the Criminal Chamber of the Supreme Court, Daniel Modesto, said Monday.
The magistrate, who was speaking during the opening of the workshop on Money Laundering and Related Crimes for Judicial Magistrates, emphasised that the figure calls for reflection on the work carried out by the courts.
According to the magistrate, Angola has made important progress and remains committed to complying with the recommendations of international organisations.
On the other hand, the head of the European Union's (EU) Policy, Press and Information section, Paulo Simões, said that Angola had improved a lot in the fight against money laundering between 2015 and 2021, and had shown a lot of dynamism.
He said that the EU had funded 2.5 million euros, from April 2021 to November 2024, to train staff in the sector in this area.
For her part, the representative of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Manuela Carneiro, praised the work of Angolan magistrates, who are dedicated to contributing to Angola's efforts to develop an effective system to combat money laundering and organised crime.
She emphasised that the judiciary plays a fundamental role in combating this illicit practice, by interpreting and applying the laws against money laundering and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions.
He also emphasised that strengthening the capacity of judges is also vital to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is administered impartially and efficiently.
He added that strengthening the skills and knowledge of judicial magistrates increases public confidence in the judicial system, as well as promoting a sense of hope and security among citizens, knowing that their rights will be protected and that justice is accessible to all.
The meeting, organised in partnership with the Supreme Court, served to train 80 judges on money laundering, with the aim of strengthening the judicial system and combating financial crime.
Money laundering compromises the integrity of financial systems, facilitates organised crime and poses a risk to national and global security. FMA/ART/DAN
She emphasised that the judiciary plays a fundamental role in combating this illicit practice, by interpreting and applying the laws against money laundering and ensuring that offenders are held accountable for their actions.
He emphasised that strengthening the capacity of judges is also vital to upholding the rule of law and ensuring that justice is administered impartially and efficiently.
He added that strengthening the skills and knowledge of judicial magistrates increases public confidence in the judicial system, as well as promoting a sense of hope and security among citizens, knowing that their rights will be protected and that justice is accessible to all.
The meeting, organised in partnership with the Supreme Court, served to train 80 judges on money laundering, with the aim of strengthening the judicial system and combating financial crime.
Money laundering compromises the integrity of financial systems, facilitates organised crime and poses a risk to national and global security. FMA/ART/DAN/DOJ
