Act 2002
Anti-Money Laundering Law No. 80 of 2002
Issued by Egyptian Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Combating Unit
Effective: 7 Jun 2002
Plain-English summary
The Anti-Money Laundering Law Number 80 of 2002 is the most important law for Egypt with regard to the prevention of money laundering through the criminalization of the hiding or integration of the proceeds of any crime. This law falls under the jurisdiction of the Egyptian Unit for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
Who it applies to
Banking · Insurance · Real Estate · DNFBPs (Lawyers, Accountants, Dealers)
Topics
AML / CFT / Sanctions
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