Exploring the ML/FT risk indicators associated with Real Estate Sector

The Real Estate sector has always been highly attractive amongst financial criminals to route their illegal proceeds, be it during the placement, layering, or integration stage of the money laundering process. Awareness of these risk indicators is essential to detect and prevent potential real estate vulnerabilities timely.

Here is an infographic capturing some of the common red flags suggesting the involvement of criminal proceeds.

AML UAE is an end-to-end AML consultancy service provider, assisting the AML regulated entities, including real estate brokers and agents, in assessing the ML/FT risks and customizing the AML/CFT policies and procedures to timely identify the red flags and report the same.

Stay aware, and stay compliant!