UK AML Sanctions

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UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT) (UK-AML) maintains 1 active sanctions program targeting 25 countries, including Algeria, Angola, Bolivia, British Virgin Islands, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Congo (DRC) and Cote d'Ivoire. This page lists every UK AML program, what each restricts, and links through to the affected countries and the underlying legal sources.

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Programs

Countries targeted

Countries targeted by UK AML

UK AML Sanctions Programs

UK High-Risk Third Countries (AML/CFT)

HM Treasury advisory notice identifying jurisdictions considered High-Risk Third Countries (HRTCs) under the UK Money Laundering Regulations. The list combines jurisdictions from both FATF lists: 'High-Risk Jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action' (FATF blacklist) and 'Jurisdictions Under Increased Monitoring' (FATF grey list). As of February 2026, there are 25 jurisdictions in total across both categories, with 9 of those also subject to additional financial sanctions measures.

financial restrictions