Political and institutional divisions in Libya have severely damaged the economy, as the Central Bank uncovered billions of dinars of unknown origin circulating in the country.

Less than a month after sanctioning four Iran-backed militias in Iraq, Washington imposed a new wave of sanctions that targeted Iraqi officials and state institutions accused of laundering money for Tehran’s government.

UAE's legalization of gambling raises serious concerns about money laundering and corruption, undermining its commitment to Islamic law.

On September 3, 2023, the UAE announced the establishment of the GCGRA, marking a significant step toward legalizing gambling for the first time in a Gulf country.

A private plane seized by the Zambian authorities containing a large amount of cash and gold has been linked to several official visits by Egyptian security officials to other countries in the region.