The Latest FinCrime News from the MENA region
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Escalated Digital Asset Outflows from Iranian Platforms During Kinetic Conflict
A significant spike in Iranian exchange withdrawals reveals how Crypto Anti Money Laundering efforts face new challenges during military escalations.
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US Treasury Sanctions Million Dollar Hezbollah Gold Shipping Laundering Ring
The U.S. Treasury has blocked millions in assets to disrupt Hezbollah Financial Strategy, targeting gold exchange firms and shipping networks that ...
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EU Sanctions Iran High-Level Officials After IRGC Designated as Terrorist Group
The European Union has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, freezing assets of top officials to combat sta...
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US Sanctions Six Gaza Nonprofits Linked to Hamas $2.5 Million Transfer
The US Treasury recently exposed a Terrorist Financing Risk involving six Gaza nonprofits that laundered millions for Hamas, including $2.5 million...
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The Lebanese Central Bank Enhances Anti-Money Laundering Framworks
This article details how the Lebanese Central Bank is enhancing its financial oversight and anti money laundering protocols to ensure transparency ...
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UAE Aims At Strengthening Regional Defenses During 2026 MENAFATF Presidency
The UAE begins its 2026 MENAFATF UAE presidency, enforcing Federal Decree Law 10 2025 and aligning regional standards with the FATF fifth round met...
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CBUAE Revokes Omda Exchange License and Imposes Dh10 Million Fine
The CBUAE revoked the license of Omda Exchange and imposed a 10 million fine following an investigation into Omda Exchange AML Violations and regul...
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Turkey orders detention of 10 suspects for financing Daesh terrorism
Authorities in Turkey detained 10 suspects for using Economic Mobilization Tactics to fund Daesh. The group moved money to Syria under religious p...
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Money Laundering Risks Shadow Dubai Charity Crypto Innovation
Exploring the money laundering risks in the non profit sector as Dubai organizations adopt digital asset donation laundering prevention measures fo...
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French government awareness questioned in Lafarge terrorism financing case in Syria
French government awareness became a central issue as the Lafarge terrorism financing case exposed conflicting testimonies over what state official...
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Central Bank of Iraq Flags Rising Financial Abuse Risks Linked to Influencer Activity
Iraqi authorities highlight how influencer laundering has emerged as a growing threat as online activity enables irregular transfers and unregister...
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Lebanon fights back against illegal funds under intense global pressure
Lebanon faces urgent pressure to strengthen controls against terrorist financing, targeting cash couriers and unregulated exchange networks accused...
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US Treasury Sanction Exposes Hezbollah Secret High Volume Cash Laundering Structure
US Treasury disrupts a terror financing and laundering network that used cash exchanges, counterfeit goods, and illegal trade flows to fund Hezbollah.
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How Cement Giant Lafarge’s Syria Gamble Became a Terror-Funding Trap
Lafarge’s trial for paying armed groups in Syria reveals how corporate survival tactics turned into a major terror-funding scheme, redefining co...
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Bitcoin and PayPal, the Hidden Crypto Route to ISIS Funding
A New York conviction exposed a sophisticated terrorist financing laundering scheme that used crypto, bitcoins, PayPal, and crowdfunding to channel...
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Iran’s Financial Maze Exposed After FinCEN Traces $9 Billion Flow
FinCEN uncovered $9 billion in Iranian shadow banking flows using shells, oil fronts, and correspondent accounts, exposing one of the largest globa...
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Abu Dhabi’s ISO 37001 Certification Redefines AML Integrity
Abu Dhabi has achieved ISO 37001 AML certification, embedding measurable compliance standards into its anti-money laundering and anti-corruption sy...
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How Shadow Fleet Laundering Fuels Iran’s Hidden Billions
Shadow fleet laundering reveals how state export revenue from Iran and other sanctioned regimes is concealed, layered, and integrated into global f...
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From Washington to Kuwait City The Quiet Battle Against Dirty Money
Kuwait AML cooperation deepens through KFIU-Treasury talks focused on money laundering risks, bilateral enforcement, and institutional reform to al...
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The $100 Million Offer That Could Not Buy Immunity for Halkbank
Halkbank money laundering case reveals how state-owned banks may be criminally liable under U.S. law, shattering immunity claims and exposing sanct...
Other News From the MENA Region
Escalated Digital Asset Outflows from Iranian Platforms During Kinetic Conflict
A significant spike in Iranian exchange withdrawals reveals how Crypto Anti Money Laundering efforts face new challenges during military escalations.
US Treasury Sanctions Million Dollar Hezbollah Gold Shipping Laundering Ring
The U.S. Treasury has blocked millions in assets to disrupt Hezbollah Financial Strategy, targeting gold exchange firms and shipping networks that used origin fraud and shadow banking to launder illicit revenue.
EU Sanctions Iran High-Level Officials After IRGC Designated as Terrorist Group
The European Union has designated the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist group, freezing assets of top officials to combat state violence.