CIAA Chief Commissioner, APG delegation hold meeting

Kathmandu, May 21:  The Chief Commissioner of Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Prem Kumar Rai, on Wednesday held a meeting with the representatives of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG).

During the meeting at the CIAA Office in Kathmandu, Chief of APG Delegation David Shannon and other officials were present.  

The issues of discussion include the progress made by Nepal to exit the FATF Grey List, it is said. 

Delegation Chief David stressed that Nepal should focus on reforms for further compliance to exit the 'grey list' in the critical areas, complete the task of national risk assessment as early as possible and firmly implement the action plan revised by the International Cooperation Review Group, according to a press statement issued by CIAA Spokesperson Suresh Neupane.

On the occasion, CIAA Chief Commissioner Rai thanked the APG for its assistance provided for Nepal's exit from the FATF grey list. 

The delegation was on a support visit to Nepal from 18 to 20 May 2026.(RSS)