About

Daniel Marius Staicu, the head of FIU of Republic of Moldova, is a skilled expert in law enforcement, compliance, and anti-money laundering with over two decades of experience. His journey traverses various critical roles across Romania’s law enforcement and international cooperation spectrum, marked by a commitment to combat economic crimes, money laundering, and financial fraud.

He has held leadership positions such as heading the National Office for Prevention and Control of Money Laundering in Romania, where he developed policies, oversaw AML/CFT compliance, and represented the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in international bodies like Moneyval and Egmont. His broad expertise also includes training, crafting strategic policies, and fostering collaboration across both governmental and non-governmental entities to enhance efforts against financial crimes.

Daniel’s work as a Moneyval and ICRG evaluator underscores his commitment to enhancing global efforts in countering financial crimes. His ability to assess, recommend improvements, and provide guidance demonstrates a deep understanding of AML/CFT standards and their practical implementation at an international level