The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced last week that Himamauli “Him” Das has been named the agency’s new acting director, replacing Michael Mosier, who is departing for a new opportunity.
Das is a national security expert that has garnered experience at the White House, National Security Council, National Economic Council, and Departments of State and the Treasury.
“We are grateful to Michael for his service and incredibly lucky to have Him come back to Treasury to lead the crucial work of FinCEN,” Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo said. “There has never been a more important time to bring the full force of this team of dedicated professionals to the work of disrupting illicit finance, including the funding of terrorism. Their tireless work will make the American people safer.”
Mosier said serving as FinCEN acting director was an honor.
“I am forever grateful to the committed professionals of the bureau who work tirelessly every day to help advance the integrity and innovative strength of the financial system,” he said. I’m confident that with Him’s and Deputy Director AnnaLou Tirol’s outstanding leadership, FinCEN will continue its important work of protecting the safety, self-determination, and financial opportunity of the American people.”
Das said it is an honor to be returning to the Department of the Treasury as FinCEN acting director, continuing the work to combat money laundering and disrupt illicit financing.
“I’m eager to lead this organization as it carries out critical work to safeguard the financial security of the United States and continues to make the implementation of the sweeping Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 a top priority,” he said.