#52026SC0148Evaluation of the EU Criminal Law Directive on Money Laundering
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This document evaluates how well the EU’s 2018 criminal law rules on money laundering have worked. It looks at whether Member States properly implemented the directive, whether the rules helped law enforcement and prosecutors, and whether they remain fit for current money laundering risks linked to organised crime. For banks, compliance teams, financial services firms, law enforcement bodies, and prosecutors, the practical point is that the Commission is reviewing whether the criminal-law framework is strong and consistent enough across the EU. The evaluation may inform future policy changes, but this staff working document itself does not create new duties.
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Key Changes
- Reviews how Member States implemented the 2018 EU criminal law rules on money laundering
- Assesses whether the directive has improved investigations, prosecutions, and cross-border consistency
- Identifies remaining legal and practical obstacles in fighting evolving money laundering methods