The Cabinet approved on Wednesday, in a session chaired by Prime Minister Dr Jafar Hassan, the justification for a draft law amending the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Law for 2026.
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The bill forms part of an ongoing effort to develop and strengthen Jordan's national framework for combating financial crime, in line with the country's interests and internationally recognised best practices and standards.
The draft law aims to keep pace with evolving international standards and practices in the areas of anti-money laundering, terrorism financing, and the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. It is also intended to enhance the efficiency of relevant legislative and regulatory frameworks and to address changes in the nature and patterns of financial crime.
The bill reflects the government's broader approach to upholding the rule of law and the integrity of the financial system by targeting organised and cross-border crime - including terrorism and its financing, corruption-related financial crime, drug trafficking, fraud, and tax evasion.
This article was originally written in Arabic for Al Ghad. It was translated into English with AI assistance and edited by Jordan News.
