In a joint action day supported by Europol and Eurojust, 33 people have been arrested for their alleged connection to a global money laundering network. According to investigators, the network ran a trade-based money laundering (TBML) scheme that utilized companies […]
Middle East
The UN’s Special Rapporteur, Alena Douhan, has issued a stark warning on the consequences of over-compliance with sanctions. Douhan notes resorting to extreme measures to reduce legal, business, and regulatory risk has become tempting as governments issue more unilateral sanctions. […]
UAE regulator the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) has announced a new regulatory framework for whistleblowing that will enable those reporting misconduct to access better protection. Comprehensive whistleblower protections and processes are a cornerstone of anti-money laundering (AML) efforts and […]
Guide to money laundering in Dubai, and the importance of Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) One of the most important financial hubs in the United Arab Emirates and the Middle East, Dubai hosts a range of international business interests in […]
Economic sanctions against Syria are a response to the Syrian government’s use of chemical weapons against civilians and its sponsorship of terrorist groups. Numerous governments currently maintain Syria sanctions programs, which entail a variety of economic restrictions including trade embargoes, […]