# Yemen revenue loss and smuggling challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-revenue-loss-and-smuggling-challenges > Updated: 2026-09-24T19:52:28.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The internationally recognized Yemeni government is facing significant challenges in recovering public revenues due to systemic corruption and smuggling. The Presidential Leadership Council has initiated reforms to protect sovereign outlets and combat a war economy that funds Houthi forces, focusing on tightening control over land and sea ports and closing illegal crossings. As these efforts continue, the crisis has extended into the telecommunications sector. The Ministry of Telecommunications and Information Technology has launched a high-level investigation into organized international call smuggling. Following reports from the company Ocean, authorities are investigating unauthorized routing of calls that bypasses the state gateway, an activity estimated to cause annual losses to the public treasury between $3 million and $5 million. A nine-member committee has been established to trace illegal routes and identify administrative responsibilities. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Yemen investigates international call smuggling causing millions in losses Yemen has launched a high-level investigation into organized international call smuggling, which is estimated to cost the state between $3 million and $5 million in annual revenue losses. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-investigates-international-call-smuggling-causing-millions-in-losses ### 2026-08-29: Yemen struggles to recover lost revenues amid corruption and smuggling Corruption and smuggling are hindering the Yemeni government's efforts to recover public revenues and reform state institutions, threatening partnerships with international donors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-struggles-to-recover-lost-revenues-amid-corruption-and-smuggling --- Cite as: Yemen revenue loss and smuggling challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/yemen-revenue-loss-and-smuggling-challenges