On July 16, 2025, a substantial amendment to the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of
Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin (hereinafter the “Law”) was published in the Official Gazette
of the Federation, as well as to Article 400 Bis of the Federal Criminal Code. In general terms, the
amendment to the Law modifies and incorporates definitions, grants broader powers to the Financial
Intelligence Unit (the “FIU”), expands the scope of vulnerable activities—such as obtaining funds for
real estate developments, virtual assets (cryptocurrencies), and trusts—increases penalties, lowers
thresholds that trigger vulnerable activities, and overall seeks to align the Law with international
standards on anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
We invite you to read the full article: Amendment to the Federal Law for the Prevention and Identification of Operations with Resources of Illicit Origin.
