FIU turns to AI as Zim battles US$6bn illicit finance threat
Against this backdrop, FIU director-general Oliver Chiperesa says the institution is modernising its surveillance and analytical capabilities to keep pace with emerging threats.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Jun. 12, 2026
Dodgy elites’ flashy car hunting spots under fire... looting machine held to account over US$6bn flows
Authorities say the findings expose how dealerships have evolved into fertile ground for laundering proceeds generated through criminal activities.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Jun. 12, 2026
FIU challenges university students to drive fight against financial crime
“Understanding these risks is the first step towards protecting ourselves and others,” he said.
By CONCILIA MUPEZENI
Jun. 10, 2026
Zimbabwe loses US$1,5bn to tax cheats, underground dirty money network exposed
Typically by-passing banks and leaving little or no paper trail, hawala transactions have long been used for remittances across South Asia, the Middle East and parts of Africa.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Feb. 13, 2026
Zim’s corporate structures flagged as high-risk laundering magnets
ZIMBABWE’S legal and corporate structures have turned into magnets for illicit finance, with the authorities ranking them as medium-to-high risk for money laundering, a new report shows
By BELINDA CHIROODZA
Sep. 15, 2025
Zim property sector on the spot over money laundering
“The real estate agents must also implement anti-money laundering measures,” Chiperesa said.
By CHEN WILLIAMS
Sep. 14, 2025
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Four banks in the firing line over anti-money laundering breaches
The FIU did not disclose which lenders were caught up in the dragnet.
By Mthandazo Nyoni
Aug. 22, 2025
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Money laundering costs Zim US$6,5bn
The banking sector was rated medium risk, with weaknesses identified in corporate banking, private banking and trade finance.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Jul. 22, 2025
Cold, arrogant R1,1bn silence
The elite crime investigation unit, the Hawks, confirmed that the case has been prioritised. Back home, however, the silence is deafening.
By Shame Makoshori
May. 9, 2025




