Written questions

Money Laundering: Venezuela

Commons · Question 104711 · Tabled 12 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 20 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Wendy Morton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Venezuelan-origin money laundering on UK financial institutions; and what steps are being taken to help tackle it.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 20 Jan 2026

The Government keeps its assessment of money laundering risks, including those linked to high‑risk jurisdictions, under regular review. The most recent UK National Risk Assessment of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing was published in 2025. The UK o...