The Vatican will create a new body to combat money laundering. The corresponding decree of Pope Benedict XVI to appear today as reports Financial Times, the State seeks to enlist the support of the international regulatory bodies. Previously, they refused to include the Vatican in the list of countries that meet internationally accepted standards. Decree of the Pope's new requirements will be put forward to all the governing bodies of the Holy See, including the Vatican Bank, also known as the Institute for Religious Affairs. Newly created Office of Financial Information will prevent illegal financial activities, fight against money laundering and terrorist financing. Three months ago, prosecutors in Italy have arrested the accounts of the Vatican Bank $ 30 million. Launched an investigation against the chairman of the bank by Ettore Gotti Tedeschi.
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