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UAE confiscates Dh2.35 billion assets in crackdown on money laundering – News

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Last updated: 2024/09/25 at 7:40 AM
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In 2023, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) cracked down on money laundering activities by seizing assets worth over Dh2.348 billion and imposing fines exceeding Dh254 million. The Central Bank of the UAE conducted 119 field inspections and levied fines of nearly Dh113 million, while the Ministry of Economy conducted 3371 inspections, resulting in fines of Dh101 million. Hamid Al Zaabi, the secretary-general of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering, highlighted the progress made in combating financial crimes to protect the nation’s financial and economic system.

The UAE saw a significant increase in suspicious activity reports in the gold sector, rising from 223 in 2021 to 6432 in 2023. Inspections in the gold sector increased by twentyfold, leading to strict enforcement measures such as fines totaling Dh78.65 million. The Ministry of Economy suspended 32 local gold refineries for violations of anti-money laundering laws, further emphasizing the government’s commitment to tackling financial crimes.

In line with efforts to combat money laundering, the UAE signed 45 mutual legal assistance treaties and plans to sign more in 2024 and 2025. Recent amendments to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws aim to strengthen the national sustainability system and address emerging threats, solidifying the UAE’s position as a key international financial center. The country’s efforts have already paid off, as it was removed from the “grey list” of money-laundering havens, boosting investor confidence.

The UAE’s 2024-2027 National Strategy for Anti-Money Laundering, Countering the Financing of Terrorism, and Proliferation Financing includes the establishment of the National Committee for Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism, as well as the Supreme Committee for overseeing the national AML strategy. These committees are designed to improve compliance and enforcement processes, reduce bureaucracy, and enhance communication between businesses and regulatory authorities. The UAE’s proactive approach to combatting financial crimes demonstrates its commitment to maintaining a robust and transparent financial ecosystem.

Recent amendments to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing laws have strengthened the UAE’s national sustainability system, enhancing its ability to address emerging threats and reinforcing its position as a leading international financial and commercial center. The country’s efforts to crack down on money laundering activities have led to increased awareness and vigilance in sectors like gold, leading to a significant rise in inspections and enforcement measures. The UAE’s commitment to combatting financial crimes is evident through its proactive measures and swift enforcement actions to uphold the integrity and sustainability of its financial and economic system.

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