Monrovia – The Financial Intelligence Agency of Liberia (FIA) and the Liberia Immigration Service (LIS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening national efforts to combat money laundering and other financial crimes.
The agreement, signed on August 21, 2025, at the FIA Headquarters in Monrovia, underscores Liberia’s commitment to international standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which stress inter-agency collaboration in tackling illicit financial activities.
FIA Officer-in-Charge Mohammed A. Nasser and LIS Commissioner General Elijah F. Rufus signed the MOU on behalf of their institutions.
Under the agreement, the two entities will enhance data sharing, conduct joint investigations, and improve intelligence coordination to disrupt networks engaged in money laundering and related offenses. The MOU also provides for strengthening institutional capacity through specialized training, technical support, and resource sharing.
Speaking at the ceremony, FIA’s Nasser described the agreement as a significant preventive measure in building a resilient financial system capable of withstanding transnational crime threats.
“This agreement is a major preventive measure toward building a resilient financial system that can withstand the threats posed by transnational crimes,” he emphasized.
For his part, LIS Commissioner General Rufus said the collaboration demonstrates Liberia’s seriousness in protecting its borders and economy from financial crimes.
“The joint effort of the FIA and LIS sends a clear AML/CFT message that Liberia is committed to safeguarding its financial system and national interests,” Rufus noted.
The partnership is expected to serve as a model for future collaborations among Liberian institutions, reinforcing the country’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and the rule of law.
