Three-Month Extension
Syria's Anti-Illicit Gains Committee has granted a further three months to its voluntary disclosure program, pushing the deadline from the end of May 2026 to late August. The extension keeps open a legal channel for individuals to declare and settle wealth tied to dealings with the former regime before enforcement action resumes.
The program first opened in December 2025 as a six-month window under a special legal framework. Officials said the new deadline was set after reviewing requests from people who could not file in time, and represents the final opportunity before unresolved files are referred to the courts.
Why the Committee Acted
Committee chair Basil al-Sweidan said the extension reflects the program's record so far as a tool for recovering assets, easing pressure on the judiciary, and bringing money back into the formal economy. The committee added that 50 settlement requests filed by figures linked to the former regime are expected to be decided before the original deadline lapses.
Warning Over Extortion
The committee disclosed that several businesspeople have reported attempts at extortion by individuals abroad tied to remnants of the previous government. Those approaches typically involve claims to possess documents from past dealings and demands for payment in exchange for silence.
Yielding to such demands, the committee said, provides no legal protection. Those targeted were urged to file confidential reports through the committee's office or its official online channels, and to use the extended window to regularize their situations under the program instead.
How Cases Are Evaluated
Disclosure filings are not accepted automatically. Each case is reviewed against fixed legal standards designed to balance individual rights with the recovery of public funds. The committee said that after the new deadline expires, investigations will widen and unsettled files will be handed to the competent courts.