UAE dismantles a Hezbollah- and Iran-linked network that used front companies for ML and TF, underscoring its zero-tolerance stance on threats to financial integrity and national security

Authorities revealed that the group coordinated with external actors, exploited legitimate business structures, and attempted to infiltrate the financial system to move and disguise funds linked to sanctioned entities. The crackdown highlights the UAE’s intensified efforts to combat financial crime and terrorism financing, with officials reaffirming a zero-tolerance approach and warning that any attempts to undermine national security or financial integrity will be met with strict enforcement…