The Latest FinCrime News from the MENA region
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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...
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Jordan and Egypt Step Up AML Reforms Following MENAFATF Assessment
The 2025 MENAFATF reviews show Jordan and Egypt taking distinct yet complementary paths to AML progress—Jordan through integrated governance reform...
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Turkey Empowers Watchdog to Freeze Crypto Accounts in AML Push
Turkey moves to empower Masak to freeze crypto accounts in a money laundering crackdown, aiming to align with global AML standards while balancing ...
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439 Million Recovered in Landmark Anti-Laundering Global Operation Led by Interpol
Operation HAECHI VI revealed how money laundering sustains cyber-enabled financial crime, with USD 439 million recovered across 40 countries.
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Bahrain’s Anti-Money Laundering Strategy and Its Global Implications
Bahrain’s 2025 national strategy against money laundering strengthens compliance, safeguards charities, and boosts investor confidence in its finan...
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Former Lebanese PM Najib Mikati Faces Money Laundering Allegations from French Authorities
The French investigation into Najib Mikati highlights money laundering allegations involving offshore structures, luxury assets, and failures of su...
Other News From the MENA Region
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 methodology.
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 regulatory failures.
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 pretexts, highlighting the search for illicit capital.