Up to AED 5 million fines for money laundering, financing terrorism
File picture Tough penalties ranging from AED 50,000 to AED 5 million will be imposed by the UAE Ministry of Economy on the business sector to counter money laundering crimes and combat the financing of terrorism. The violations apply to Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs). Brokers and real estate agents, precious metal and gemstone dealers, auditors, and corporate service providers will be under scrutiny. The Ministry said they must register on the Financial Intelligence Unit (goAML) and on the Committee for Commodit...