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Lebanon Lags Behind in Money Laundering Detection Methods

A recent evaluation by international experts has revealed significant gaps in Lebanon’s efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The country scored poorly on several key indicators, raising concerns about its ability to detect and prevent illicit financial transactions.

Key Areas of Concern

According to the report, Lebanon was found to be “largely compliant” with only a handful of technical requirements set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Specifically, it scored well in areas such as:

• Customer Due Diligence: Compliant
• Record Keeping: Largely compliant
• Internal Controls: Largely compliant

However, its performance was deemed “partially compliant” or “non-compliant” in several other key areas.

Major Concerns

One major concern is Lebanon’s lack of effectiveness in assessing and managing money laundering risks. The country was found to be lacking in this area, with many financial institutions failing to apply a risk-based approach to their operations.

Another issue is the country’s failure to implement adequate measures to prevent terrorist financing. Lebanon was criticized for its inadequate laws and regulations governing targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing.

Consequences of Weaknesses

Experts warn that these weaknesses could have serious consequences for Lebanon’s economy and national security. “Money laundering and terrorist financing are major threats to global stability, and countries like Lebanon need to take robust action to combat them,” said a senior official at the FATF.

Response from Lebanese Authorities

In response to the report, Lebanese authorities have vowed to strengthen their anti-money laundering measures and improve cooperation with international partners. However, much work remains to be done to ensure that the country is fully compliant with global standards.

Lebanon’s Money Laundering Detection Methods Rated:

Note: The ratings used in this article are based on the FATF’s evaluation of Lebanon’s mutual evaluation report.