Workshop looks at tackling financial networks behind human trafficking

The financial mechanisms that enable modern slavery and human trafficking were explored in a workshop held by the Financial Intelligence Unit and Association of Compliance Officers.

The workshop, titled "Unmasking the Financial Flows Behind Human Trafficking", was delivered by expert, Stephen Farrer.

It looked at how collective efforts can be strengthened to detect and disrupt the financial networks behind human trafficking.

GFIU Director, Edgar Lopez, said, "Human trafficking is not just a human rights crisis, it is a financial crime of massive proportions. By following the money, we have the power to identify, disrupt, and ultimately dismantle these exploitative networks. The GFIU’s Strategic Plan emphasises the need to understand this type of predicate offence and we are pleased to have partnered with GACO and Mr Farrer to provide private and public sector professionals with the knowledge and tools to do just that."