ME News reports that on September 16 (UTC+8), the UK government announced it will invest £500 million over the next three years into a new anti-money laundering and asset recovery strategy, and will hire 500 additional personnel within police forces, the National Crime Agency (NCA), and the Crown Prosecution Service to investigate and seize criminal funds. The funding comes from an economic crime levy imposed on regulated businesses. The UK Home Office stated that the NCA estimates over £100 billion annually is laundered through the UK or UK-based corporate structures, with advancements in fintech, cryptocurrency, and AI increasing associated risks. The new personnel will support Operation Destabilise, which targets Russian-language networks converting street cash into cryptocurrency. To date, within less than a year, the operation has arrested 119 individuals suspected of money laundering and seized over £25 million in cash and crypto assets. (Source: ODAILY)
UK to Allocate £500 Million for AML Strategy and Hire 500 Officers Over Three Years
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On September 16, 2026, the UK government announced a new anti-money laundering strategy with £500 million in funding over three years. The plan includes hiring 500 officers to track and seize criminal funds, focusing on support and resistance within financial crime networks. The National Crime Agency estimates over £100 billion is laundered annually, with risks increasing from crypto and AI. The 'Destabilise' operation, targeting Russian networks, has arrested 119 suspects and seized £25 million in cash and crypto. The risk-to-reward ratio for criminal activity is shifting as enforcement intensifies.
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