Country | Remarks | |
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![]() | Cambodia Southeast Asia | Cambodia has been placed on the UN's list due to its role as a major hub for large-scale online scam operations. Thousands of people, many trafficked from other countries, are being forced to work in scam compounds under threat of violence. These scams include romance fraud, fake investments, and illegal gambling, generating billions in profits. The industry expanded rapidly during the COVID-19 pandemic and is reportedly protected by corrupt officials, allowing it to grow with little resistance. The UN considers this a serious human rights and financial crime issue. > United Nations > Internet Scams |
![]() | Cameroon Africa | Weaknesses in the legal framework and enforcement of anti-money laundering measures. > FATF listed |
![]() | Central African Republic Africa Full Restricted | We cannot accept funds or investors from the Central African Republic due to its IMF-backed debt restructuring program and high debt distress risk.
Capital flow controls under regional monetary policies limit cross-border transactions.
U.S. sanctions on entities linked to destabilizing groups add legal risks.
Ongoing reforms and economic instability create compliance challenges for financial engagements. > United Nations > IMF Restructuring |
![]() | China East Asia | China has emerged as a significant player in the global scamming landscape, with various fraudulent activities targeting both domestic and international victims. The country’s rapid digital growth has led to an increase in online scams, exploiting the expanding internet user base. Reports of state-sponsored hacking groups targeting foreign entities. > Internet Scams > Human Rights |
![]() | Côte d'Ivoire Africa | Deficient financial monitoring systems, risks in trade-based money laundering. > FATF listed |
![]() | Croatia Europe | Deficiencies in the implementation of anti-money laundering laws and regulations, particularly in the areas of financial intelligence and law enforcement. > FATF listed |
![]() | Cuba Caribbean | We cannot accept funds or investors from Cuba due to ongoing U.S. sanctions targeting the government’s restrictive policies.
Sanctions include financial transaction bans, asset freezes, and trade restrictions aimed at promoting human rights and democratic reforms.
The Cuban financial system remains tightly controlled, with limited access to international banking networks.
Engaging with Cuban-linked funds risks breaching international sanctions and exposes us to compliance and reputational risks. > Human Rights |
![]() | Democratic Republic of Congo Africa | We cannot accept funds or investors from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) due to its placement on the FATF grey list for strategic AML/CFT deficiencies, requiring enhanced due diligence .
The country is also under UN sanctions, including arms embargoes, asset freezes, and travel bans targeting individuals and entities tied to armed conflict and human rights abuses. Additionally, the EU enforces restrictive measures with asset freezes and funding bans for persons fueling instability or exploiting mineral resources.
Engaging with DRC-linked funds poses major compliance, legal, and reputational risk under international standards. > United Nations > FATF listed > Human Rights |
![]() | Egypt Africa Full Restricted | Egypt is undergoing structural reforms under an IMF program with capital flow monitoring and FX restrictions.
Its economy is stabilizing, but foreign exchange access and cross-border transactions remain tightly managed.
Receiving funds may conflict with IMF limits or liquidity controls in place.
We apply this restriction to reduce legal and financial exposure. > IMF Restructuring |
![]() | Ethiopia Africa Full Restricted | We cannot accept funds or investors from Ethiopia due to its recent sovereign default and ongoing IMF restructuring program.
Ethiopia is under a 4-year ECF agreement with strict controls on foreign exchange and capital flows.
IMF conditions require tight oversight of inflows during debt restructuring and economic reforms.
Accepting funds now could breach these terms and expose us to regulatory and compliance risks. > IMF Restructuring |