Italy AML reports hit record 90,200 cases in first half of 2026

The Financial Information Unit (UIF) of the Bank of Italy recorded a historic 90,200 suspicious operation reports (SOS) for the January–June 2026 period, an 11.6% rise over the same span in 2025. The total amount linked to the reports approached €61 billion, the highest semi‑annual total ever recorded in Italy.

Banks and the postal network generated the bulk of the activity, accounting for 55,653 SOS—61.7% of all filings—and showing a net increase of 10,021 reports. Meanwhile, operators in the gold and precious‑metals sector posted a sharp surge, with 3,805 SOS, a 164% jump from the previous year. Geographically, the reports clustered in major metropolitan areas, especially Milan, Rome and Naples, which together produced roughly one‑third of the total.

The data suggest both heightened vigilance among obligated entities and emerging risks in the precious‑metals market, prompting regulators to monitor the trend closely.