There is no formal mechanism for exchanging adequate records in connection with narcotics investigations and proceedings. Nonetheless, to the extent feasible, the GOCI has indicated willingness to respond favorably to any request. The GOCI has not adopted any laws or regulations that ensure the availability of adequate records of narcotics investigations to appropriate USG personnel and those of other governments. Cote D'Ivoire is a signatory to the 1988 Vienna convention and has adopted the formal articles of ratification. The GOCI has not entered into any bilateral agreements with any countries for the purpose of exchanging information on money laundering.
Money laundering from drug and non-drug crimes is a criminal offense.
Bankers are protected by law with respect to their cooperation with law enforcement entities. The GOCI has, to date, not been formally requested to cooperate with any law enforcement agency of the USG in investigating financial crimes related to narcotics. The GOCI has not addressed the problem of international transportation of illegal-source currency and monetary instruments. There are controls on the amount of currency which can be brought into and out of Cote D'Ivoire. Individual bankers are not accountable for the activities of their institutions.