EN-10.1 EN-10.1 Overview
EN-10.1.1
The BMA Decree — Law No. 23 of 1973 ("BMA Law") provides for a number of criminal sanctions in cases where certain of its provisions are contravened. This section provides a summary of those sanctions most relevant to licensees, their Directors and employees. What follows is not a complete list of all sanctions provided for in the BMA Law, nor is it a substitute for reading the Law and being fully aware of its provisions.
EN-10.1.2
Licensees, their Directors and employees should also be aware of the criminal sanctions provided for under other relevant Bahraini laws, such as the Decree — Law No. 4 of 2001, with respect to the prevention and prohibition of the laundering of money.
EN-10.1.3
In all cases to do with criminal sanctions, the Agency can only refer the matter to the Office of Public Prosecutor. The Agency has no authority to apply such sanctions without recourse to the courts.
