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The Central Office for Combating Organized and Transnational Crime has launched multiple legal proceedings as part of efforts to prevent and combat money laundering. These actions have resulted in the indictment of a total of 40 nationals and foreigners, along with 15 companies.
The individuals targeted are suspected of committing offenses including money laundering, document forgery, tax fraud, abuse of tax confidence, association with criminal activity, and use of forged documents.
Subsequently, the “STOP MONEY LAUNDERING” operation was carried out, involving searches at residences and commercial establishments owned by the defendants in the cities of Nampula, Nacala, Matola, and Maputo. As of now, five individuals have been arrested, and various documents and equipment related to the investigation have been seized.
For instance, between 2019 and 2023, the defendants illegally exported an estimated amount of just over twenty-one billion meticais, as stated in a press release from the Central Office for Combating Organized and Transnational Crime, provided to our editorial team.
The document also mentions that during the investigative process, International Legal and Judicial Cooperation has been initiated with approximately 12 countries identified as recipients of the funds. This cooperation aims to facilitate legal assistance and asset recovery procedures.
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