Bogota, December 19, 2023. In order to contribute to the detection and prevention of fraud and bad business practices, the Bogota Chamber of Commerce and the Financial Information and Analysis Unit (UIAF) signed today an agreement that allows the two entities to develop activities of common interest in favor of micro, small and medium-sized companies in the detection and prevention of fraud, corruption and bad business practices.

As part of the CCB's commitment, the entity is interested in promoting and structuring programs that allow the business community of Bogota-Region to obtain tools that reduce the risk of crimes related to corruption, money laundering, financing of terrorism and other related or related illicit activities.

Ovidio Claros, executive president of the CCB, stated that "From the CCB, we are committed to the protection and strengthening of the business fabric of Bogota-Region in its corporate management. In this sense, these inter-institutional agreements are fundamental, as they allow us to provide tools to businessmen and businesswomen in the detection and prevention of crimes, as well as to help in the promotion and implementation of good practices".

Luis Eduardo Llinás, general director of the UIAF, emphasized that "The purpose is to contribute effectively to the definition and implementation of strategies and policies for the detection and prevention of fraud and corruption, as well as bad practices in administration, to ensure greater transparency".