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Cryptocurrency and criminal liability: investigating legal challenges in addressing financial crimes in decentralized systems

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  • Mohamed Fathi
  • Muhammad bin Saud Al-Shammar
  • Gamal Sayed Khalifa Mohamed

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Purpose - This study aims to contribute to comprehending the challenges faced by Saudi Arabia in tackling the financial crimes enabled by cryptocurrency, especially in decentralized environments. Design/methodology/approach - Content analysis is used in this study to assess the effectiveness of legal and regulatory reforms implemented in Saudi Arabia. It analyzes existing literature, case studies and relevant legal frameworks. Findings - Analyzing the Saudi judiciary system, the research shows that there is a lack of proper approaches for preventing cryptocurrency-related crimes. A lack of awareness among consumers and investors exacerbates these challenges. Practical implications - The Saudi government needs to improve the current legal system against the financial crimes linked with cryptocurrency: this entails enhancing public education, enhancing police capacity, as well as enhancing cooperation between nations. Originality/value - This paper fulfills an identified need for research on the legal challenges Saudi Arabia faces in addressing cryptocurrency-related financial crimes within the context of Islamic law and its regulatory framework.

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  • Mohamed Fathi & Muhammad bin Saud Al-Shammar & Gamal Sayed Khalifa Mohamed, 2025. "Cryptocurrency and criminal liability: investigating legal challenges in addressing financial crimes in decentralized systems," Journal of Money Laundering Control, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 28(3), pages 504-517, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jmlcpp:jmlc-07-2024-0110
    DOI: 10.1108/JMLC-07-2024-0110
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