The First awareness programme in year 2024.

The First awareness programme in year 2024, on “Anti money Laundering and Countering of
Terrorist Financing”, jointly organized by the National Gem & Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and
the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), was successfully conducted by the officers of National Gem
& Jewellery Authority (NGJA) and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) at the Hotel Hasara in
Galle on May 29, 2024. Approximately 50 participants representing Licensed Gem Dealers,
Registered Jewelley businessmen in Galle and Mathara District were participated in the
programme.

The role of the Compliance Officers in preparation for Mutual Evaluation 2025, red alerts on
Trade Based Money Laundering, importance of regulating and supervising the Dealers in
Precious Metals, Precious and Semi-Precious Stones, under AML/CFT requirements were
among the topics discussed at the programme.

Mrs. Hashini Rangika, Senior Assistant Director of FIU, Mrs. Malsha Rathnayake, Assistant
Director of FIU, and Mrs.Janani M. Dayarathna, Assistant Director (Legal) of NGJA, addressed
the sessions as resource persons.