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author: "Eric Priezkalns"
published: "2016-05-30T06:00:54+00:00"
modified: "2016-05-27T21:57:24+00:00"
title: "Safaricom and Neural Win Award for M-Pesa AML"
permalink: "https://commsrisk.com/safaricom-and-neural-win-award-for-m-pesa-aml/"
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# Safaricom and Neural Win Award for M-Pesa AML

Last week Neural Technologies and Safaricom were recognized at the [Global Telecoms Business Innovation Awards](http://www.gtbsummits.com/ehome/127701/Innovation-Awards/home/) for the anti-fraud, anti-money laundering (AML) monitoring they have implemented for M-Pesa, Safaricom’s wildly successful mobile money service.

Patrick Kinoti, Head of Revenue Assurance at Safaricom, said:

> This project exceeded our expectations and I am pleased to have won this global award. Since its implementation, we have undertaken a number of investigations and closed down fraud and money laundering rings, and passed details of suspected criminals onto the authorities. It is both impressive and game-changing within the industry.

The award was one of several given in the ‘Mobile Infrastructure Innovation’ category.