Central Bank imposes financial sanctions on six hawala providers — money transfer operators
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed financial sanctions on six hawala providers for regulatory violations. The sanctions affect money transfer operators and informal remittance businesses operating in the UAE. Affected providers must cease non-compliant operations immediately and comply with all CBUAE directives.
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- Applies to
- Financial services · UAE
- What to do
- If you operate a hawala or informal money transfer service, verify your compliance status with CBUAE immediately. Cease any non-compliant activities and contact the Central Bank for guidance on remediation.
Source
“The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has imposed financial sanctions on six hawala providers for regulatory violations. Affected providers must cease non-compliant operations immediately and comply with all CBUAE directives.”
— Central Bank of UAE, 10 Jun 2026
Source: Central Bank of UAE — official 10 Jun 2026 Read the original ↗ More from Central Bank of UAE →
Quick answers
What do I need to do?
If you operate a hawala or informal money transfer service, verify your compliance status with CBUAE immediately. Cease any non-compliant activities and contact the Central Bank for guidance on remediation.
Who issued this?
Central Bank of UAE (UAE).
When was it announced?
10 Jun 2026.
Where can I read the original?
Read the original at Central Bank of UAE: https://www.centralbank.ae/en/news-and-publications/news-and-insights/press-release/cbuae-imposes-financial-sanctions-on-six-hawala-providers-operating-in-the-uae/
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