Lesotho's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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This evaluation is based on the 2012 FATF Recommendations, and was prepared using the 2013 Methodology.

The evaluation is based on information provided by the country, and information obtained by the evaluation team during the on-site visit to the country that took place from 21 December to 2 December 2022.

The findings of this assessment have been reviewed and endorsed by the FATF.

Please refer to the Executive Summary of the report for the Key Findings and Priority Actions.

ESAAMLG Mutual Evaluation Lesotho - 2023

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