The concept of predicate offences is fundamental in understanding the intricate network of criminal activities that lead to more significant financial crimes, such as money laundering and terrorism financing.

Predicate offences serve as the foundational crimes that fuel subsequent illegal acts, forming a crucial link in the chain of criminal behaviour.

This eBook focuses on the meaning, significance, and types of predicate offences, particularly within the context of the UAE’s Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) regulations.

The aim is to shed light on how predicate offences play their roles in driving major financial crimes. We have discussed the following points in detail:

• Predicate offences: What it is per the UAE’s Anti-Money Laundering regulations
• 21 predicate offences recognized by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
• The Importance of Combating Predicate Offenses for preventing large-scale financial crimes like money laundering
• How UAE’s AML/CFT regulations define and hold individuals accountable for predicate offences, treating them as independent crimes
• The importance of  AML training for organizations to implement a robust AML framework and effectively combat predicate offences

Understanding and addressing predicate offences is pivotal in combating major financial crimes that undermine the integrity of financial systems and pose threats to society.

The UAE’s AML/CFT regulations guide the identification and penalization of predicate offences, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure financial environment.