Vyana Sharma

Ms. Vyana Sharma is the Director, AML/CFT/CPF of the Anti-Terrorism Unit, Office of the Attorney General and Ministry of Legal Affairs providing lead support to implementation of the Attorney General’s role under the Anti-Terrorism legislation. Her work includes obtaining Orders of the High Court declaring individuals and entities as listed entities and freezing their funds, forfeiture of terrorist property and legal action in respect of suspected international terrorists found in Trinidad and Tobago.

Ms. Sharma is also the Chair of the National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC) responsible for domestic coordination and cooperation for AML/CFT/CPF in Trinidad and Tobago and serves as the principal liaison between Trinidad and Tobago on both the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) regarding the country’s ongoing work to ensure compliance with the FATF Standards.

Vyana is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (ACAMS) and member of the International Compliance Association (ICA). Vyana is an Attorney at Law of 21 years in Trinidad and Tobago and is also a Solicitor of England & Wales and Scotland, and holds a LLM (Merit) in International and Comparative Commercial Law.