FinCEN Names Himamauli Das as New Acting Director

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), a bureau of the United States Department of the Treasury, recently announced that it has named Himamauli Das as its new Acting Director, as current Acting Director Michael Mosier prepares to depart FinCEN at the end of the week for a new opportunity.

Himamauli is a national security expert with experience at the White House, National Security Council, National Economic Council, and Departments of State and the Treasury. He most recently senior managing director and co-head of CFIUS advisory series at K2 Integrity.

Himamauli has vast experience at the U.S. Department of the Treasury where he received the Distinguished Service Award, and spent much of his career combatting illicit financing. He formerly served as counselor to the Department’s General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel for International Affairs, and acting Deputy Assistant Secretary for Trade and Investment at the Treasury Department.

In addition, Himamauli served as Senior Director for International Trade and Investment at the National Security Council where he oversaw efforts to impose targeted financial sanctions across a range of malign actors. He also served as Deputy Legal Advisor at the National Security Council and attorney at the State Department and was integral to the drafting of the domestic and international framework to combat terrorist financing and the development of the USA PATRIOT Act.

"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. 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," said Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo. "Their tireless work will make the American people safer."