CIAA, APG Discuss Nepal’s Progress on FATF Grey List Reforms

The Chief Commissioner of the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Prem Kumar Rai, on Wednesday met with representatives of the Asia Pacific Group on Money Laundering (APG) to discuss Nepal’s ongoing efforts related to anti-money laundering reforms.

The meeting, held at the CIAA office in Kathmandu, was attended by APG delegation head David Shannon along with other officials.

According to the CIAA, discussions focused on the progress Nepal has made toward exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list.

During the meeting, delegation chief David emphasized the need for Nepal to strengthen reforms for greater compliance, complete the national risk assessment process at the earliest, and effectively implement the revised action plan prepared by the International Cooperation Review Group, according to a statement issued by CIAA spokesperson Suresh Neupane.

On the occasion, CIAA Chief Commissioner Rai expressed appreciation to the APG for its continued support in Nepal’s efforts to come off the FATF grey list.

The APG delegation was in Nepal for a support mission from May 18 to 20, 2026.