The Bahrain Country Risk Report offers a comprehensive analysis of financial crime threats specific to Bahrain. The report delivers critical insights to help businesses stay ahead of evolving risks. With in-depth coverage of key topics, this report is essential for any organisation operating in or partnering with entities in Bahrain.
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Bahrain’s strategic position in the Gulf, thriving financial services sector, and evolving regulatory landscape make it a key jurisdiction for businesses operating across the Middle East. But alongside opportunity comes complexity. Understanding Bahrain’s financial crime risk exposure is essential for any organisation conducting due diligence, onboarding clients, entering partnerships, or investing in the region. This report helps you navigate that risk with clarity—uncovering the regulatory red flags, enforcement trends, and corruption risks that could impact your operations.
Importantly, the report places Bahrain in context. Compared to its GCC neighbours, Bahrain presents a distinct risk profile: while it has taken firm steps towards strengthening anti-money laundering (AML) compliance and regulatory alignment with international norms, gaps remain in areas such as beneficial ownership transparency and institutional enforcement capacity. The report includes a snapshot comparison with other key jurisdictions in the Gulf, enabling you to benchmark your exposure and tailor your compliance strategies accordingly.
This is just one example of the many real-world case studies featured in our Bahrain Country Risk Report. Each case study provides an in-depth look at financial crime incidents, offering valuable insights to help organisations identify and mitigate similar risks.
Bahraini authorities brought charges against two Bahraini nationals, as well as seven other individuals and 15 companies, for laundering BD75 million. In the case, the defendants obtained a BD500 million loan from a bank in another Gulf country using misleading documentation. The defendants then evaded installment payments while laundering the money to other countries.
The group laundered US$75 million to Bahrain under the guise of investment, through the acquisition of real estate and land, and through the formation of multiple front companies. The defendants faced trial in 2022.
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