Fraud Prevention & Anti-Abuse Policy

 

At the Afghan Altruistic Humanitarian Organization (AAHO), we are committed to safeguarding the trust of our donors, beneficiaries, and the public.
As an altruistic humanitarian NGO with ANBI status in the Netherlands, we maintain a strict zero tolerance approach to fraud, corruption, or unauthorized fundraising.

Zero Tolerance Policy

  • No individual, volunteer, partner, or external party is permitted to solicit or receive funds on behalf of AAHO without written authorization from the Board of Directors.
  • Anyone acting without authorization is considered to be engaging in fraudulent activity.

Authorized Fundraising Channels

Official fundraising is conducted only through:

  • Official website: www.aahoglobal.org
  • Official AAHO bank accounts
  • Official email: info@aahoglobal.org

Any fundraising request outside of these channels should be treated as unauthorized and potentially fraudulent.

 

Protecting Donors and the Public

We advise all donors and supporters:

  • Donate only via AAHO’s official website or bank details provided there.
  • Do not give money to individuals claiming to represent AAHO without confirmation.
  • Verify any suspicious request directly by contacting us.

Reporting Fraud or Suspicion

If you suspect fraud, misuse of AAHO’s name, or unauthorized fundraising:

  • Email: info@aahoglobal.org
  • Phone: +31 614 947 380

Reports are treated with confidentiality and in line with Dutch and EU GDPR data protection rules.

 

Legal Compliance

AAHO operates under Dutch law and complies with EU regulations, including:

  • Anti-Fraud & Anti-Corruption directives
  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) laws
  • Counter-Terrorism Financing regulations

Fraudulent activities will be reported to the Dutch authorities (law enforcement, KvK).

 

Internal Controls & Monitoring

  • Strong financial controls and transparent systems
  • Independent auditing procedures
  • Regular Board oversight of compliance

 

Consequences of Violation

Any individual or entity found to engage in fraudulent activities with AAHO’s name will face:

  • Immediate termination of association with AAHO
  • Legal action under Dutch law
  • Reporting to relevant national and international authorities

 

Policy Review

This policy is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors and updated as required to remain fully compliant with Dutch and EU law.

 

Important Note for Donors:


 If anyone approaches you claiming to represent AAHO and requests money outside our official channels, please treat it as fraudulent and report it immediately.