FinTRACA Expands AML/CFT Oversight and Coverage to DNFBPs Sector

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Afghanistan (FinTRACA) is pleased to announce the official expansion of its Anti-Money Laundering and proceeds of other Financial Crimes supervisory coverage to the Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) sector. This expansion, aligned with FATF Recommendations 22 and 23, aims to strengthen the integrity of Afghanistan’s financial system and address gaps in the national AML/CFT framework.
In this regard, FinTRACA has held meetings with the Ministry of Finance, particularly with the departments of Revenue and Customs, Planning and Policy department and the Certified Professional Accountants (CPA) Afghanistan. As a result of these meetings, they are willing to assist FinTRACA in the process of Coverage the mentioned sectors under coverage in terms of money laundering and proceeds of other Financial Crimes.
Under the expanded coverage, entities classified as DNFBPs—including Tax accountants and External Auditors—are now formally brought under FinTRACA’s AML/CFT reporting and monitoring framework.
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Center of Afghanistan (FinTRACA) successfully held a completion of a specialized training program delivered from 1 to 6 November 2025 for 137 employees representing tax accountant firms and external audit companies. The training was designed to strengthen AML/CFT compliance capacity within the newly covered DNFBP sectors and enhance the understanding of reporting obligations and ensure that accountants and external auditors can proactively identify and report potential money laundering and terrorist financing risks.
FinTRACA reaffirms its dedication to protecting the financial sector from abuse, fostering cooperation with national stakeholders, and continuously enhancing Afghanistan’s AML/CFT regime in line with international best practices.