Jordan Removed from High-Risk List for AML/CFT Efforts

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has announced that Jordan has been removed from its list of high-risk countries, also known as the “Grey List”, effective October 2023. This milestone achievement is a testament to the country’s commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing.

EU Global Facility Congratulates Jordan

The EU Global Facility on AML/CFT is pleased to congratulate the Kingdom of Jordan for its efforts in this regard. Since launching technical assistance activities in 2020, the facility has provided unwavering support to the country. The EU-funded project notes that it is delighted to see Jordan officially removed from the FATF list of countries under increased monitoring.

Technical Assistance Activities

Over a period of three years, from November 2020 to October 2023, the EU Global Facility delivered 45 technical assistance activities online and onsite, reaching a total of 1090 participants from various institutions. Additionally:

• Jordan hosted four regional activities co-organized by the EU Global Facility, local authorities, and other partners
• The country played host to the EU Global Facility’s first onsite activities following the COVID-19 pandemic
• Jordan also hosted the EU Global Facility’s inaugural cross-functional activity between law enforcement and justice/civil society organizations components

The removal of Jordan from the FATF list is a significant achievement, demonstrating the country’s commitment to combating money laundering and terrorist financing. The EU Global Facility will continue to support Jordan in its efforts to maintain and improve its AML/CFT framework.