Edwin W. Harris

Edwin W. Harris

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Edwin W. Harris is the Director General of the Inter-governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA), where he has been instrumental in addressing money laundering and terrorist financing risks in the region. Recently, he presented a report highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing use of mobile money and virtual currencies, emphasizing the need for robust regulatory frameworks to combat illicit financial flows.

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Edwin W. Harris served as Director-General of GIABA with diligence and compassion.

ECOWAS Names New GIABA Director-General | Business
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2026-09-10
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Mr. Edwin W. Harris was recognized for his exemplary leadership and contribution to regional stability during his tenure at GIABA.

Outgoing GIABA DG Receives Presidential Praise | Business
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-11-24
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Joseph Nyuma Boakai
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Director General Edwin W. Harris called for joint membership of West Africa in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

GIABA DG Calls for Joint FATF Membership for West Africa | Business
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-11-21
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Edwin W. Harris is the Director General of GIABA who presented the report to regional stakeholders in Dakar, Senegal.

Mobile Money, Virtual Currencies Are New Channels for Illicit Financial Flows | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-09-03
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