Due to violations of Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing requirements, the Insurance Authority imposes a fine of SAR 807,000 on an insurance company
لمخالفتها التعليمات الخاصة بمتطلبات مكافحة غسل الأموال وتمويل الإرهاب هيئة التأمين تفرض غرامة مالية قدرها (807) آلاف ريال سعودي بحق إحدى شركات التأمين
The Insurance Authority issued a decision on 26/05/2026 imposing a financial fine of SAR 807,000 on an insurance company for two violations related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements, specifically concerning the reporting of suspicious transactions and the monitoring and follow-up of operations and activities. The action was taken pursuant to Article 25 of the Anti-Money Laundering Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/20) dated 05/02/1439 AH, and Article 83 of the Combating Terrorism Crimes and its Financing Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/21) dated 12/02/1439 AH. The Authority noted that this measure falls within its supervisory role over the insurance sector and its efforts to enhance compliance with anti-money laundering, counter-terrorism financing, and counter-proliferation financing requirements in alignment with FATF recommendations.
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