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At US request, India arrests crypto administrator accused of money laundering

13 March, 2025

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GCC crypto ecosystem gets closer to mainstream with new offering

09 March, 2025

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UAE, UK strengthen collaboration to combat illicit financial flows

04 March, 2025

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Crypto & Sanctions in the UAE: Arash Yazdi’s Legal Insights

01 March, 2025

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UAE: Dh3.5-million fine imposed on money exchange house for violating laws

19 February, 2025

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UAE anti-money laundering task force to meet EU to fight financial crime

16 February, 2025

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UAE Federal Supreme Court approves extradition of Mehdi Charafa to Republic of France

07 February, 2025

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UAE hosts seminar on 'European Union Sanctions and Enhancing Cooperation to Strengthen Sanction Effectiveness' in Abu Dhabi

01 February, 2025

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Crypto giant Binance under investigation for money laundering, tax fraud in France

28 January, 2025

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Dubai Police tackles 500 money laundering cases in three years

21 January, 2025

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UAE: Virtual assets pose new challenges in combating money laundering, say experts

16 January, 2025

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MENA financial crime watchdog launches landmark 5-point anti-money laundering strategy

08 January, 2025

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Dubai authorities bust two major international money laundering networks

27 December, 2024

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US sanctions UAE-based Chinese nationals over North Korean crypto laundering

18 December, 2024

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Establishing General Secretariat as executive body for 'National Anti-Money Laundering Committee'

10 December, 2024

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UAE: 15 charged in multi-million dirham tax evasion and money laundering case

06 December, 2024

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UAE gains observer status in Eurasian Group to Combat Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

29 November, 2024

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UAE Central Bank suspends currency exchange system of Al Razouki Exchange

22 November, 2024

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MONEYVAL: Europe needs effective implementation of standards to counter money laundering and terrorist financing

08 November, 2024

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INSIGHT: Canadian banks want to overhaul AML transaction monitoring, revamp STRs

31 October, 2024

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NEWS: Hong Kong ranked as worst for AML effectiveness, Italy the best – report

29 October, 2024

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Global anti-money laundering watchdog adds Lebanon to ‘gray list’

26 October, 2024

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ED arrests six on money-laundering charge linked to cross-border drug trafficking

22 October, 2024

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CBUAE set to launch region-first AML technology

15 October, 2024

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TD Bank hit with $3bn in fines over AML failures

14 October, 2024

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CBUAE’s National Summit on Financial Crime Compliance concludes

11 October, 2024

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Kuwaiti royal arrested after evading prison sentence for money laundering

05 October, 2024

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UAE seizes Dh2.35b assets in AML crackdown

24 September, 2024

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India's measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

19 September, 2024

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UAE to create two new AML bodies as part of effort to clean up its international image

12 September, 2024

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UAE unveils National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering, Countering Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation Financing for 2024-27

04 September, 2024

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TD Bank sets aside $2.6 bln more for US anti-money laundering penalties, lowers Schwab stake

22 August, 2024

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Strengthening UAE anti-money laundering laws key to tackling evolving threat

13 August, 2024

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Tough anti-money laundering frameworks require public-private alliances

12 August, 2024

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UAE Government amends some provisions of law on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism and Financing of Illegal Organisations

11 August, 2024

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UAE bank fined Dh5.8 million over anti-money laundering violations

02 August, 2024

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AML/CTF Executive Office initiates implementation of National Risk Assessment recommendations

15 July, 2024

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UAE COMMITTED TO COMBATTING MONEY-LAUNDERING, SAYS UAE FM

11 July, 2024

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FATF to revisit decision to remove UAE from ‘greylist’ after reports of Dubai money laundering

26 June, 2024

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Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing releases its first annual report edition 2023

11 June, 2024

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AML/CTF Executive Office's delegation meets Italian partners to discuss existing strategic partnership and enhance bilateral cooperation

07 June, 2024

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'AML/CTF Executive Office' participates in high level anti-money laundering roundtable in Vienna

14 May, 2024

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UAE Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering participates in EAG Meeting with donours, providers of technical assistance for Turkmenistan

07 May, 2024

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UAE's AML/CTF Executive Office hosts FATF training workshop in Abu Dhabi

22 April, 2024

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UAE AML/CFT Partnership Forum Digital Work Group publishes white paper on technologies in anti-financial crime

03 April, 2024

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UAE strengthens anti-financial crime efforts with new MoU

07 March, 2024

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UAE executive office of anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing and Dubai Police enhance joint forces to combat financial crimes

06 March, 2024

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UAE: More than Dh113 million in fines imposed on banks, exchange houses in 2023

03 March, 2024

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UAE President honours committee overseeing national strategy on anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing

29 February, 2024

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UAE seeks right balance on cryptocurrency growth pegged to anti-money laundering rules

14 February, 2024

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FIUs of France and UAE sign MoU on AML/CFT

09 February, 2024

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UAE fines insurance company Dh1.2 million for non-compliance

30 January, 2024

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‘Greylisted’ UAE makes ‘substantial donation’ to body representing police FIUs globally January 10, 2024

10 January, 2024

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Fighting money laundering with AI

03 January, 2024

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UAE ramps up business ownership rules to combat money laundering, terrorism financing

21 December, 2023

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Russia’s financial bridges bring new compliance risks for US banks

14 December, 2023

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EU greenlights creation of anti-money laundering watchdog

13 December, 2023

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Ashfords receives £100,000 penalty for money laundering failures

01 December, 2023

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Binance founder pleads guilty to anti-money laundering charge, steps down

21 November, 2023

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FCA targeted hundreds of firms in money laundering officer crackdown

15 November, 2023

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Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing leads AML/CFT delegation to Singapore

09 November, 2023

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Abdullah bin Zayed chairs 20th meeting of Higher Committee Overseeing National Strategy on Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing

03 November, 2023

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MoEc, ICA sign agreement to implement training programmes on AML/CFT mechanisms

01 November, 2023

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UAE on track to exit FATF ‘grey list’ soon

30 October, 2023

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ADGM fines Pyypl $486,000 for AML non-compliance and unauthorised activity

04 October, 2023

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UAE: Payment platform fined over Dh1.7 million for violating anti-money laundering laws

04 October, 2023

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UAE Central Bank ends monitoring financial institution after compliance with anti-money laundering rules

03 October, 2023

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UAE cracks down on money laundering: official

18 September, 2023

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UAE Executive Office of AML/CTF launches its website

06 September, 2023

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UAE fines 225 firms Dh77 million in 2023 for violating anti-money laundering laws

21 August, 2023

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AML RightSource Continues to Advance AI Innovation in AML Compliance Services and Solutions

01 August, 2023

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UAE to set up dedicated money laundering prosecution offices

30 July, 2023

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UAE announces special body to tackle economic crimes, money laundering

30 July, 2023

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UAE begins hosting Egmont Plenary as part of efforts to curb financial crimes

04 July, 2023

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Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Software Market Size is to Attain a Valuation of USD 8.9 Billion by 2030 with Accuity, ACI Worldwide, Caseware, Fico, Aml Partners

03 July, 2023

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UAE Executive Office of AML/CTF participates in Eurasian Group Plenary in Almaty

14 June, 2023

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UAE's Central Bank Introduces New Anti-Money Laundering Guidance for Crypto Businesses – Here's the Latest

10 June, 2023

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Abu Dhabi recommendations for strenthening AML/CFT Systems in MENA region adopted at MENAFATF plenary

28 May, 2023

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UAE holds international summit on combating money laundering, terrorism financing

16 May, 2023

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House of Cards: Money Laundering in Crypto and Real Estate in the UAE

12 May, 2023

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UAE receives 7,000 suspicious transaction, activity reports in first 2 months of 2023

27 April, 2023

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Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing launches data intelligence project

14 April, 2023

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UAE: Ministry fines 29 companies over Dh22 million for non-compliance

24 March, 2023

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Executive Office of AML/CTF signs MoU with Emirates Institute of Finance

22 March, 2023

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UAE Executive Office of Anti-money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing announced as gold sponsor of World Police Summit 2023

02 March, 2023

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UAE revokes Dollar Exchange house license over ‘serious’ misconduct

28 February, 2023

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Over Dh3 billion confiscated from companies violating anti-money laundering law in UAE

27 February, 2023

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UAE and Egypt sign MoU to fight money laundering and terrorist financing

16 February, 2023

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UAE Executive Office of AML/CTF leads delegation to Serbia to strengthen cooperation on AML/CFT

03 February, 2023

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UAE Central Bank fines firm Dh1.8 million for money laundering

02 February, 2023

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Dubai firms fined for failure to submit AML returns despite reminders

19 January, 2023

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UAE: Central Bank issues new guidance on anti-money laundering and combatting terrorism financing

11 January, 2023

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UAE Central Bank issues new anti-money laundering, terror financing guidelines for insurance sector

22 December, 2022

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UAE: Six companies fined Dh3.2 million for money laundering, 'suspicious' business relationships

21 December, 2022

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UAE: Six companies fined Dh3.2 million for money laundering, 'suspicious' business relationships

21 December, 2022

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Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing, Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation sign MoU

20 December, 2022

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Private-Public Partnership Sub-Committee issues first public consultation paper against financial crime

22 November, 2022

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Countries ignoring crypto AML rules risk placement on FATF’s ‘grey list:’ Report

08 November, 2022

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UAE: 3 firms fined Dh2.25 million for violating anti-money laundering law

04 November, 2022

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UAE seizes $1.29bn in assets in fight against money laundering and terrorism financing

07 October, 2022

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UAE banks meet to discuss stronger compliance, removal from FATF grey list

15 September, 2022

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UAE announces new policy for responsible sourcing of gold

13 September, 2022

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UAE: Firm fined Dh1.3 million for violating anti-money laundering laws

30 August, 2022

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Executive Office of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Terrorism Financing concludes review of first half progress

25 August, 2022

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UAE: Central Bank fines financial firm for violating laws

14 June, 2022

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2022 set to be landmark year in cryptocurrency regulation

12 June, 2022

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Insights: The UAE’s progress in meeting OECD international tax standards

08 June, 2022

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DMCC hosts AML/CFT and responsible sourcing training in Dubai

08 June, 2022

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79 fined up to Dh10 million after being convicted of fraud, money laundering

22 May, 2022

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Sheikh Mohamed will build on UAE economy’s legacy strengths, and create new ones

15 May, 2022

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Thirteen given prison sentences by Dubai court over Dh185 million money laundering plot

06 April, 2022

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Dh21 million from phone scams, cyber crimes recovered and returned to victims

14 March, 2022

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UAE authorities pursuing 'hundreds of cases' in financial crime crackdown

21 February, 2022

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Dubai Police to offer diploma in combating money laundering, terrorism financing

20 February, 2022

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UAE making 'step change' in fight against financial crime, says Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed

08 February, 2022

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Dubai issues Dh15 million fines, jails 9 for money laundering

13 January, 2022

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Dubai convicts eight people and three companies for cyber fraud and money laundering

21 August, 2021

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40 people jailed, fined Dh860m for fraud and money laundering in Abu Dhabi

17 August, 2021