Tracfin Unveils 2024 Activity Report: A Deep Dive into France’s Fight Against Financial Crime
Paris, France – September 8, 2025 – The French Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty today released the 2024 activity report from Tracfin, the national financial intelligence unit. This comprehensive document offers a detailed look into the significant efforts undertaken by Tracfin throughout the past year to combat money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes that threaten the integrity of the French economy and global financial systems.
The report highlights Tracfin’s crucial role as a central hub for financial intelligence, emphasizing its collaborative approach with a wide range of public and private sector partners. This year’s findings underscore the evolving landscape of financial crime and Tracfin’s adaptive strategies in addressing these complex challenges.
Key takeaways from the 2024 report include an overview of the volume and nature of suspicious transaction reports (STRs) received and analyzed by Tracfin. These reports, submitted by professionals subject to anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) obligations, form the bedrock of Tracfin’s intelligence gathering. The report provides insights into the sectors generating the most STRs, as well as emerging trends in illicit financial activities.
Tracfin’s analysis of these STRs leads to the dissemination of valuable intelligence to operational decision-makers, including judicial authorities, law enforcement agencies, and other relevant ministries. The report details the significant number of analyses conducted and the subsequent information shared, demonstrating Tracfin’s direct impact on criminal investigations and the seizure of illicit assets.
Furthermore, the 2024 report sheds light on Tracfin’s proactive engagement in risk assessment and awareness-raising. By identifying new threats and vulnerabilities, Tracfin provides guidance and recommendations to regulated entities to enhance their compliance efforts and strengthen their defenses against financial crime. This preventative dimension is a cornerstone of Tracfin’s mission.
The report also emphasizes Tracfin’s commitment to international cooperation. In an increasingly interconnected world, the fight against financial crime requires seamless collaboration across borders. Tracfin’s active participation in international networks and information-sharing initiatives with its foreign counterparts is crucial for dismantling transnational criminal organizations and disrupting illicit financial flows.
While specific figures and detailed statistics will be found within the full report, the release of the 2024 activity report signifies Tracfin’s ongoing dedication to safeguarding the French financial system. It serves as a testament to the hard work and expertise of its teams in identifying, analyzing, and combating financial crime, thereby contributing to a more secure and trustworthy economic environment. The Ministry of Economy, Finance, and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty reiterates its full support for Tracfin’s vital mission.
Tracfin présente son rapport d’activité 2024
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