From January 14–15, 2025, students pursuing the Diploma in Tax Investigation (DTI) at the Institute of Legal Practice and Development (ILPD), based at the RRA Training Center in Huye, engaged in a highly impactful lecture on anti-money laundering (AML) and tax compliance. The session, led by Assistant Professor Prosper Simbarashe Maguchu from the Anti-Money Laundering Institute (AMLI) explored the critical relationship between AML measures and tax compliance, focusing on four thematic areas: formalization, detection, enforcement, and deterrence. Participants praised the lecture for its depth and clarity

Israel Uwihanganye, a DTI student, emphasized the value of understanding the interplay between money laundering and tax crimes. He highlighted the alignment of AML measures with tax law, as well as the detailed discussions on formalization, investigation, prosecution, and enforcement processes.

Assistant Professor Maguchu, an esteemed expert in anti-money laundering, holds a Ph.D. in Law and is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist. A member of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists, he also serves as an anti-corruption subject matter expert for the African Union. 

Professor Maguchu’s teaching career spans 21 countries across Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. He is a prolific contributor to scholarly literature, with notable works such as Challenges of Money Laundering for Sovereign States That Use the US Dollar (2021), published in the Journal of Money Laundering Control.

ILPD’s commitment to delivering exceptional legal practice education is underscored by its collaboration with leading practitioners and academics like Professor Maguchu. By engaging top-tier experts, ILPD ensures its students are equipped with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in legal and compliance fields, preparing them for professional excellence in tackling complex issues such as money laundering and tax crimes.