Antigua and Barbuda Demonstrates Strong Regional Leadership at the CFATF 61st Plenary in Barbados
Antigua and Barbuda has reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to strengthening financial integrity and deepening regional cooperation through its active engagement at the 61st Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Plenary and Working Group Meetings, held from 24–28 November 2025 in Bridgetown…
Antigua and Barbuda Strengthens AML/CFT/CPF Framework Through FATF Revised Standards and Methodology Training
The National Oversight Committee on Financial Action (NOCFA) successfully concluded a two-day training workshop on the FATF Revised Standards and Methodology on October 27–28, 2025, at the John E. St. Luce Finance & Conference Centre. The National Oversight Committee on Financial Action (NOCFA)…
Antigua and Barbuda Hosts Regional Workshop on Early Warning System for Drugs
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP), successfully convened a regional workshop focused on the Early Warning System (EWS) for drugs. . The Government of Antigua and Barbuda, through the Office of National Drug and Mon…
Public is Advised to Heighten Vigilance due to Increased reports of Fraud - Account Compromise / Top Up Scams
The Director of the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy strongly advises the public to immediately heighten vigilance in response to increased reports of fraudulent activities targeting bank accounts. The Director of the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control…
ANNUAL EGMONT GROUP Plenary 6 – 11 July 2025
Members of the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy recently attended the annual EGMONT GROUP Plenary held in Luxembourg during the period 6 -11 July, 2025. Members of the Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy recently attended the annual EGMONT GROUP Pl…
ONDCP Director and Chair of CICAD Underscores Contribution to Successful OAS General Assembly and Calls for Funding Sup…
The Office of National Drug and Money Laundering Control Policy (ONDCP) is pleased to highlight its role in the success of the 55th Regular Session of the Organization of American States (OAS) General Assembly, hosted in St. John’s from 25–27 June 2025. St. John’s, Antigua – The Office of National…
Antigua and Barbuda Reaffirms Commitment to Financial Integrity at CFATF Plenary
St. John’s, Antigua — Antigua and Barbuda reaffirmed its strong commitment to upholding international standards in anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and proliferation financing (AML/CFT/CPF) during its active participation in the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CF…
Antigua and Barbuda Participates at the United Nations Drug Control Forum
Antigua and Barbuda participated at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) held in Vienna from March 10 to 14, 2025. Vienna, Austria — Antigua and Barbuda participated at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) held in Vienna from…
Antigua and Barbuda Launches Updated National Risk Assessment (NRA) Initiative
Through the National Oversight Committee on Financial Action (NOCFA), the Government of Antigua and Barbuda has officially launched the updated National Risk Assessment (NRA). This initiative aims to enhance the nation’s defenses against money laundering, terrorism financing, and proliferation fina…
Court grants Forfeiture of over $14 million US dollars and €17 million Euros.
On 13th November 2024, Justice Rene Williams in the High Court of Justice granted the Attorney General a Recovery Order under section 60BB of the Proceeds of Crime Act 1993 forfeiting all the property of the Panamanian company Creswell Overseas SA held at Meinl Bank (Antigua) Ltd. On 13 th November…