University of Bahrain Hosts Seminar on Financial Crime

The University of Bahrain organized a seminar on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, titled “Financial Crime in the Modern Economy: Risks, Responsibilities, and Career Pathways,” hosted by the Department of Economics and Finance at the College of Business Administration.

The seminar highlighted the concept and evolution of financial crime within modern economic transactions, explored its underlying business models, and emphasized the importance of combating such activities, including an overview of money laundering and its risks.

The session was delivered by Mr. Nikhil Gandesha, Financial Crime Specialist; Ms. Reem Rihawi, Financial Crime and Compliance Specialist; Mr. Mustafa Amralla, Compliance Manager and Money Laundering Reporting Officer; and Mr. Hassan Seyadi, Business Development Executive, all from AMAN, an anti-money laundering firm, where they shared practical insights and industry perspectives.

The event also featured a presentation on “AI Investigator,” an advanced platform powered by large language models to combat financial crime, along with an overview of specialized training initiatives in the field.

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