Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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03KUWAIT5415 | 2003-12-01 10:27:00 | CONFIDENTIAL | Embassy Kuwait |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available. |
C O N F I D E N T I A L KUWAIT 005415 |
1. (C) The acting head of the Central Bank of Kuwait's Anti-Money Laundering Unit, Talal Alsayegh, told us November 22 and December 1 that its investigation of the $85 million in Iraqi assets frozen in the Bahamas is not yet complete. Alsayegh said that the joint Ministry of Foreign Affairs/Central Bank investigatory team was still gathering information from some of the Kuwaiti banks involved. Although Alsayegh expects that the investigation will be completed soon, he did not give a specific deadline. He also noted that he has been in direct contact with OFAC on this matter. Post will continue to press the GOK for a timely decision. URBANCIC |