Mission of FIA : Protecting Liberia’s financial system from abuse of financial crimes for the enhancement of national, regional and global peace and economic stability. Vision of FIA : To Build a well-equipped Financial Intelligence Agency dedicated to an effective Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorist.

NEWS & PRESS RELEASES

EcoBank Liberia Complies with FIA’s Request

EcoBank Liberia Complies with FIA’s Request

2 February 2025
In fulfillment of the Bank’s reporting obligation to the FIA, Ecobank Liberia Limited has complied with Section 67.3 of the…
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FIA Liberia Warns Ecobank Liberia Limited for Deliberate Refusal to Submit Requested Information – Gives 72 Hours Ultimatum To Comply

FIA Liberia Warns Ecobank Liberia Limited for Deliberate Refusal to Submit Requested Information – Gives 72 Hours Ultimatum To Comply

29 January 2025
The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) has issued a warning letter to Ecobank Liberia Limited for the Bank’s deliberate…
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FIA Liberia Warns MedTech Scientific Ltd for Failure to Submit Requested Information on Time

FIA Liberia Warns MedTech Scientific Ltd for Failure to Submit Requested Information on Time

15 January 2025
The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia has issued a warning letter to MedTech Scientific Ltd for the company’s failure to…
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The Gambia’s Ebou Cham Wins 7th Inter-Universities Speech Contest – As GIABA Strengthens Collaboration with the Academia in Anglophone West Africa

The Gambia’s Ebou Cham Wins 7th Inter-Universities Speech Contest – As GIABA Strengthens Collaboration with the Academia in Anglophone West Africa

15 January 2025
The 7th Inter-Universities Speech Contest has ended in Monrovia, with Ebou Cham of the Gambia emerging as winner. The event,…
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FIA-Liberia and Nigeria-Financial Intelligence Unit Bolter Cooperation to Enhance Regional Collaboration Against Financial Crimes

FIA-Liberia and Nigeria-Financial Intelligence Unit Bolter Cooperation to Enhance Regional Collaboration Against Financial Crimes

25 November 2024
A high-power delegation of the Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) recently visited the Nigeria- Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) on…
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To Augment Competent authorities, Reporting Entities’ AML/CFT Skills: GIABA Equips Computer-Based Training Center in Liberia

To Augment Competent authorities, Reporting Entities’ AML/CFT Skills: GIABA Equips Computer-Based Training Center in Liberia

25 November 2024
The Inter-governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has recently equipped and established a modern Computer Based…
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FIA-GIABA Conduct 5-Day Capacity Building workshop for Competent Authorities on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in Liberia – Call for strengthening Inter-agency Collaboration

FIA-GIABA Conduct 5-Day Capacity Building workshop for Competent Authorities on Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) in Liberia – Call for strengthening Inter-agency Collaboration

28 October 2024
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia’s AML/CFT regime, the Inter-governmental Action Group Against Money Laundering in West Africa…
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FIA Liberia Lifts Designation Order Placed on Omega Insurance Company and Its President & CEO

FIA Liberia Lifts Designation Order Placed on Omega Insurance Company and Its President & CEO

21 October 2024
The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia has lifted with immediate effect the designation order placed on Omega Insurance Company and…
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FIA Warns Colony Casino

FIA Warns Colony Casino

19 October 2024
Consistent with section 15.3.29 of the AML/CFT Act of 2021 and Section 67.3(17) of the FIA Act of 2021, respectively;…
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UBA-Liberia Complies with FIA’s Request

UBA-Liberia Complies with FIA’s Request

2 September 2024
In line with its mandate to request, receive, and analyze information pertinent to the AML/CFT & PF regime of Liberia,…
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External Updates

Liberia’s measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing
The Mutual Evaluation Report presents a comprehensive review of the effectiveness of the country’s AML/CFT system and its level of compliance with the FATF 40 Recommendations as at the time of the on-site visit from 5-16 September, 2022.
Countering the Financing of Terrorism: Good Practices to Enhance Effectiveness
IMF member countries face significant challenges when it comes to improving the effectiveness of their fight against terrorism financing. This book is intended to assist anti-money laundering and combating terrorism financing (AML/CFT) policymakers and practitioners in identifying key challenges and…
Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring – 24 February 2023
Jurisdictions under increased monitoring are actively working with the FATF to address strategic deficiencies in their regimes to counter money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing. New countries subject to increased monitoring are South Africa and Nigeria. Morocco and Cambod…