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Fact Check: Has U. S. Launched a Global Crackdown to Invalidate Illicit Dollar Holdings?

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Dahiru M Lawal
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April 21, 2025
Reports claim that the US Government has moved to check dollar stockpile in Africa

Fact Check: Has U. S. Launched a Global Crackdown to Invalidate Illicit Dollar Holdings?

Claim: A viral report claims that the U.S. Treasury has launched an aggressive global campaign to invalidate unregistered or illicitly held U.S. dollar bills under a supposed new law called the “Global Corruption Accountability & Dollar Sanitization Act.” 

According to the report, any U.S. dollars tied to tax evasion, corruption, or black-market activity will be rendered worthless, with offshore banks given 90 days to report large cash holdings or face sanctions. It also alleges that global task forces are targeting hidden dollar caches in regions like Dubai, Switzerland, and parts of Africa and Asia.

The report further claims that countries such as Germany, Mexico, Turkey, and Pakistan have joined the effort, signaling a coordinated global push to eliminate “black dollar economies.” It suggests that business elites, corrupt politicians, and currency smugglers could lose billions in cash holdings overnight unless they declare them to authorities.

Verification: PRNigeria fact-check on the claim reveals that no such law exists in the U.S. legislative framework, and there is no official record or credible reporting to support this alleged global financial crackdown. 

While the U.S. does engage in anti-money laundering efforts and collaborates with global financial watchdogs, there has been no policy move to invalidate physical U.S. currency or enforce mandatory global reporting on such terms. 

This viral narrative appears to be fabricated and potentially designed to mislead or cause panic. 

Key Claims and Their Veracity: 

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  1. Existence of the “Global Corruption Accountability & Dollar Sanitization Act”:

No such act exists. The U.S. Congress has introduced the “Combating Global Corruption Act of 2025” (H.R.385), which mandates the State Department to assess and rank foreign governments based on their anti-corruption efforts. However, this legislation does not pertain to invalidating U.S. dollar holdings or implementing a global crackdown on illicit funds.

  1. Invalidation of Unregistered U.S. Dollar Bills:

The U.S. government has not announced any plans to invalidate unregistered or hoarded dollar bills. Historically, all designs of U.S. Federal Reserve notes remain legal tender, regardless of their issue date. There is no policy or mechanism in place to render specific dollar bills worthless based on their registration status or association with illicit activities. ​

  1. Mandatory Reporting by Offshore Banks and Sanctions:

While the U.S. has measures to combat money laundering and illicit financial flows, there is no immediate requirement for offshore banks to report all high-value cash dollar holdings within 90 days under threat of sanctions. Such claims lack substantiation from official sources.​ 

  1. Global Cooperation and Support from Other Nations: 

There is no verified information indicating that countries like Germany, Mexico, Turkey, or Pakistan have signaled support for such an initiative or are preparing their own “dollar accountability audits.” These assertions appear to be unfounded.

Conclusion: PRNigeria concludes that the claim contains numerous unverified and false claims about U.S policies regarding the U.S dollar and International Financial Regulations.

Verdict: PRNigeria therefore concludes that the claim that the U.S. Treasury has launched an aggressive global campaign to invalidate unregistered or illicitly held U.S. dollar bills under a supposed new law is FALSE.

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