2023-06-01

In recognition of their tremendous efforts in the fight against money laundering crimes, Dubai Police has honoured the strategic partners of the Anti-Money Laundering Crimes Department of the General Department of Criminal Investigation in a ceremony held at the Raffles Hotel in Dubai.

Major General Jamal Salem Al Jallaf, Director of the General Department of Criminal Investigation, emphasized the instrumental role of strategic partners in bolstering the efforts of the Anti-Money Laundering Crimes Department. 

"Dubai Police remains committed to cultivating productive partnerships with various government, semi-government, and private sector entities to ensure a holistic approach to crime prevention, particularly money laundering related crimes," he said. 

 Al Jallaf lauded the shared commitment and coordination, which has unveiled multiple cases and supported the Dubai Police's objective of enhancing safety and security.

Speaking on occasion, Colonel Dr. Juma Al Rahoomi, Director of the Anti-Money Laundering Crimes Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigation, highlighted that the achievements in combating money laundering crimes were a reflection of the team's spirit, effective cooperation, coordination, 
and joint efforts to fight crime in general and money laundering crimes in particular. 

A number of high-ranking officials and dignitaries attended the event, including Major General Dr Adel Al Suwaidi, Director of Jebel Ali Police Station and President of the Dubai Police's Council for Directors of Police Stations; Brigadier Eid Mohammed Thani Harib, Director of the General Department for Anti-Narcotics; Brigadier Marwan Jalfar, Director of the General Department for Penutive and Correctional Institutions; His Excellency Hamid Al Zaabi, Director General of the Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing; and His Excellency Ali Baalawi, Head of the Financial Transactions Unit.

The ceremony also included an awards presentation by Major General Jamal Al Jallaf to partners from the Ministry of Justice, the Federal Public Prosecution, the Public Prosecution in Dubai, the UAE's Executive Office for Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing, the Ministry of Interior, the Financial Information Unit, UAE Federal Bank, Ministry of Economy, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Dubai Customs, the Dubai Financial Services Authority, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) -GCC, and other partners for their invaluable contributions.

Source Dubai Police