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Jordan Takes Steps to Strengthen Anti-Fraud Measures for Credit Cards

The Kingdom of Jordan has made significant strides in implementing anti-fraud measures for credit cards, according to a recent evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

FATF Evaluation Highlights Jordan’s Progress

In its latest Mutual Evaluation Report, the FATF found that Jordan has taken important steps to assess risks and apply a risk-based approach in its anti-money laundering and combating of terrorist financing efforts. Additionally, the country has demonstrated effective national cooperation and coordination among its various authorities.

Credit Card Fraud Prevention Measures

The report also highlighted Jordan’s progress in implementing measures to prevent the misuse of credit cards for fraudulent activities. Specifically, the country has put in place:

  • Robust regulations and supervision of financial institutions
  • Powers of supervisors to ensure that these institutions comply with anti-fraud rules

Targeted Financial Sanctions and Transparency

Jordan has also made significant strides in implementing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing, as well as those related to proliferation. The country has also demonstrated a commitment to:

  • Transparency
  • Beneficial ownership of legal persons and arrangements

Areas for Improvement

The FATF evaluation noted some areas where Jordan can improve its anti-fraud measures, including:

  • More effective confiscation and provisional measures
  • Better record-keeping practices

However, overall, the report concluded that Jordan is making significant progress in implementing international standards to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

The Importance of the FATF Report

The FATF’s Mutual Evaluation Report provides a comprehensive assessment of countries’ anti-money laundering and combating of terrorist financing efforts, and serves as a key tool for identifying areas where countries can improve their compliance with international standards.