The Justice Minister has announced that Paul Jevtovic APM has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) from 17 November, 2014.

AUSTRAC provides intelligence for detecting and disrupting terrorism financing and money laundering in Australia. Mr Jevtovic brings a policing background to the position.

Mr Jevtovic was recently responsible for the Australian Crime Commission-led Eligo Taskforce which tackled serious money laundering operations across Australia. He is currently serving as Executive Director Operations in the Australian Crime Commission.

Prior to this, he was Deputy Director of the Victorian Office of Police Integrity and with the Australian Federal Police for 28 years.