Sudan Country Summary
Higher Risk
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Higher Concern
FATF AML Deficient List
Lower Concern
Terrorism
Medium Concern
Corruption
Higher Concern
US State ML Assessment
Lower Concern
Criminal Markets (GI Index)
Higher Concern
EU Tax Blacklist
Lower Concern
Offshore Finance Center
Lower Concern
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Anti Money Laundering
FATF Status
Sudan is no longer on the FATF List of Countries that have been identified as having strategic AML deficiencies
Compliance with FATF Recommendations
It should be noted that the new style FATF Mutual Evaluation has not yet been undertaken.
The last Mutual Evaluation Report relating to the implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing standards in Sudan was undertaken by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in 2013. According to that Evaluation, Sudan was deemed Compliant for 0 and Largely Compliant for 4 of the FATF 40 + 9 Recommendations. It was Partially Compliant or Non-Compliant for 5 of the 6 Core Recommendations.
Sanctions
The United Nations Security Council has maintained a comprehensive sanctions regime against Sudan since 2004, including an arms embargo in Darfur and targeted asset freezes and travel bans, with the regime extended on September 12, 2025 to September 12, 2026 via Resolution 2791. Beyond the UN, major powers and jurisdictions—including the United States (EO 14098), the European Union, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and Switzerland—have imposed autonomous or parallel sanctions on Sudan, designating leaders and other individuals, imposing asset freezes and travel bans, and maintaining arms embargoes and other restrictions through 2025–2026.
Criminality
Rating |
0 (bad) - 100 (good) |
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| Transparency International Corruption Index | 14 |
| World Bank: Control of Corruption Percentile Rank | 4 |
Sudan is grappling with pervasive corruption and a governance crisis exacerbated by a military coup, which has severely undermined the rule of law and accountability. The country is also a significant hub for human trafficking and smuggling, with various criminal networks operating in the shadows, often involving state-embedded actors and foreign criminals, while civil society faces repression and limited resources to combat these issues effectively.
Economy
Sudan's economy and investment climate have been significantly affected by political instability following the military coup in October 2021, which disrupted the previous Civilian-Led Transitional Government's reform efforts. The military's takeover has led to economic uncertainty, including a depreciating national currency and rising prices for essential goods, while international financial assistance has been largely suspended due to the lack of progress towards restoring civilian governance. Despite the challenges, Sudan remains open to foreign direct investment, particularly in sectors like mineral extraction and agriculture, although issues such as inadequate infrastructure, bureaucratic hurdles, and endemic corruption pose substantial barriers for potential investors.
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