Following the death of Hubert Nde Sambone on March 31, 2026, Jean Bertin Meba has been appointed as the interim Director General of the National Agency for Financial Investigation (ANIF). This appointment comes at a time of mourning for the institution, but also a necessity to ensure the continuity of its operations.
ANIF, established in 2005, is a public financial intelligence service attached to the Ministry of Finance of Cameroon. Its primary mission is to combat money laundering and the financing of terrorism. To this end, it receives, analyzes, and transmits relevant information concerning suspicious financial transactions to the judicial authorities. The agency is also responsible for creating a database on suspicious transactions and individuals involved.
Jean Bertin Meba, as a Principal Civil Administrator, is an experienced Cameroonian administration profile in managing complex public structures. His appointment aims to ensure the continuity of ANIF's activities, including its reporting and cooperation obligations with regional organizations such as GABAC (Action Group against Money Laundering in Central Africa) and international organizations such as FATF (Financial Action Task Force).
Meba's appointment comes in a context where Cameroon is under increased international scrutiny regarding its anti-money laundering system. ANIF, therefore, plays a crucial role in the country's credibility in terms of financial transparency and the fight against financial crime. The agency has been operational since January 2006.
Hubert Nde Sambone, who led ANIF since its creation, died following an illness. His death leaves a significant void at the head of this key institution in monitoring suspicious financial flows in Cameroon.
