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Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Money Laundering for Terrorism Financing: A Bibliometric Analysis

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  • Himanshu Thakkar

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

  • Saptarshi Datta

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

  • Priyam Bhadra

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

  • Siddharth Baburao Dabhade

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

  • Haresh Barot

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

  • Shankar O. Junare

    (School of Management Studies, National Forensic Sciences University, Gandhinagar 382007, Gujarat, India)

Abstract

This study employs a bibliometric analysis of emerging trends in money laundering for terrorism financing (ML/TF) to provide direction for future research. The authors used VOSviewer and analyzed 2577 published documents retrieved from the SCOPUS database using the PRISMA methodology. The findings reveal a growing research interest in understanding the complex interplay between money laundering and terrorism financing. This research emphasizes the significance of ML/TF for economic stability, as understanding terrorism financing mechanisms allows authorities to trace and block funds going to terrorist groups, which is crucial for national security. Critical insights for policymakers underscore the need for robust legislative frameworks, effective Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs), and international collaboration to combat these global threats. This analysis offers a foundation for future research, mapping the evolving knowledge landscape in ML/TF.

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  • Himanshu Thakkar & Saptarshi Datta & Priyam Bhadra & Siddharth Baburao Dabhade & Haresh Barot & Shankar O. Junare, 2024. "Mapping the Knowledge Landscape of Money Laundering for Terrorism Financing: A Bibliometric Analysis," JRFM, MDPI, vol. 17(10), pages 1-18, September.
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    1. Noura Ahmed Al-Suwaidi & Haitham Nobanee, 2020. "Anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism financing: a survey of the existing literature and a future research agenda," Journal of Money Laundering Control, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 24(2), pages 396-426, May.
    2. Ole Ellegaard & Johan A. Wallin, 2015. "The bibliometric analysis of scholarly production: How great is the impact?," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 105(3), pages 1809-1831, December.
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    1. María Greiss Sánchez Gonzales , 2025. "Money Laundering: Comparative Analysis between UIF Peru, UIAF Colombia, and FinCEN USA ," GATR Journals afr242, Global Academy of Training and Research (GATR) Enterprise.

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