Within the framework of cooperation strategy A training session on illegal trade, finance and money laundering was held between Argentine Customs and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (HSI) at the headquarters of the General Directorate of Customs (DGA) on May 9 and 10 in the city of Buenos Aires.
The training was conducted by program managers Brian Lewis and Tyler Hatch and was aimed at officials from Customs, security forces, Procelac and Procunar (both departments of the Attorney General's Office), and the Judiciary, according to sources from the DGA.
On the first day, an introduction to the course was given and market regulations were reviewed. The problem of money laundering and illegal operations in the foreign exchange sector was also discussed.
The second day addressed the issues of money smuggling and monetary structure, front companies, ownership, beneficiaries and transfer.
The event concluded on Friday with the presentation of certificates by David Emond, HSI attaché.
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