Bahrain has topped the Arab countries in the Basel Money Laundering Index.

Interior Minister and Head of Counter-Extremism, Money Laundering and Terrorism Committee, General Shaikh Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa said that Bahrain’s topping the Arab countries in the Basel Money Laundering Index was a new success in the accomplishment record of the nation.

He said that the Kingdom’s potentials in the field reinforce its competitiveness in achieving its development goals.

The Interior Minister said that the Kingdom is dedicated to promoting its efforts through its membership in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Middle East and North Africa Financial Action Task Force (MENAFATF).

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He asserted that Bahrain would continue to meet counter money laundering and terrorism financing goals.

SOURCE: GULFINSIDER