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Jordan’s Fight Against Money Laundering: A Comprehensive Review

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Money laundering, a significant concern for countries worldwide, has been an issue in Jordan as well. The country has implemented various measures to combat this menace, but how effective are they? In its latest Mutual Evaluation Report, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) assessed Jordan’s efforts to prevent money laundering and terrorist financing.

Progress Made

The report highlights several areas where Jordan has made significant progress:

  • Risk-Based Approach: Jordan has implemented a risk-based approach to assess and mitigate risks associated with money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • National Cooperation and Coordination: The country has established effective national cooperation and coordination mechanisms among its financial institutions and law enforcement agencies.
  • Criminalization of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: Jordan has taken steps to criminalize these activities and put in place confiscation and provisional measures to freeze assets related to them.
  • Targeted Financial Sanctions: The country has targeted financial sanctions against individuals and entities linked to terrorism and terrorist financing.

Areas for Improvement

However, the report also identifies some areas where Jordan needs improvement:

  • Financial Institution Secrecy Laws: The country’s financial institution secrecy laws need to be revised to ensure that they do not hinder investigations into money laundering and terrorist financing cases.
  • Customer Due Diligence and Record-Keeping Practices: There is a need for more effective customer due diligence and record-keeping practices among financial institutions.

International Cooperation

The report emphasizes the importance of international cooperation in combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Jordan has made significant progress in this area, having:

  • Established Effective Mutual Legal Assistance Mechanisms: With other countries
  • Implemented Targeted Financial Sanctions: Against individuals and entities linked to terrorism and terrorist financing

Conclusion

While Jordan has made significant progress in implementing anti-money laundering measures, there are still some areas where it needs improvement. The country’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing will require continued vigilance and cooperation with other countries to ensure that these activities are effectively prevented and prosecuted.