#QuickBiteCompliance Day 139
Human Rights & Financial Crime: When Bad Actors Exploit What’s Meant to Protect Us
Every person deserves basic rights—like freedom, safety, and fairness. These rights are not given by governments; they are inherent to all of us. That’s why the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) exists—to set a global standard for dignity and protection.
But while human rights are meant to shield the innocent, criminals twist them for their own gain.
How Criminals Exploit Human Rights for Financial Crime
🔸 Hiding Behind Free Speech – Terrorist groups use online platforms, claiming “freedom of expression” to spread extremist messages and secretly raise funds.
🔸 Abusing Nonprofits – Corrupt individuals set up fake charities under the banner of “human rights” to collect donations that finance crime.
🔸 Trafficking in the Name of Employment – Criminals lure vulnerable people with false job promises, exploiting their right to work while secretly running human trafficking networks.
🔸 Evading Sanctions with Loopholes – Dictators and corrupt officials claim “economic rights” while secretly moving stolen funds through complex money laundering schemes.
The Balance: Protection vs. Prevention
Protecting human rights is essential, but financial criminals often manipulate laws designed to safeguard freedoms. This is why smart Regtech (Regulatory Technology) and Open Source AML solutions, like Mulai Console, help detect when bad actors misuse human rights narratives to move illicit funds—without harming real human rights defenders.
💡 Learn more about financial crime terms here: https://www.acams.org/en/resources/aml-glossary-of-terms
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