Marcelo Buendía Vélez, associate attorney in the Bogotá office of Diaz Reus and a former prosecutor in Colombia’s
anti-money laundering unit: “The Egmont Group is undoubtedly one of the most important sources of information for its
members in the fight against money laundering. The information provided by the Egmont Group to Colombia’s Financial Intelligence Unit is a vital asset in the battle against money laundering and financing of terrorism in Colombia. The recent suspension clearly affects Colombia and is concerning; however, it’s important to understand that there is still much to discern and analyze regarding this situation.”
Is Colombia’s Gov’t Effectively Fighting Money Laundering?
