A customer’s geographic location or connections may indicate a higher risk for ML/FT activities. To mitigate risk, controls are recommended based on domestic and international geographic risk factors. Where available, data from internal insurer historical case experiences or government data based on crimes applicable to ML or predicate offenses can be used to inform the assessment of domestic geographical risk. Customer risk is higher among customers with connections outside the country, especially connections to higher-risk countries. According to the National Assessment of Inherent Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks in the United Arab Emirates, the regions and jurisdictions most often involved in criminal activity in relation to the UAE were Pakistan, India, Iran, Bangladesh, China, Russia, South Africa, Nigeria, Somalia, Lebanon, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and North Africa. The following table describes attributes used to assess geographic risks and provides each's lower- and higher-risk examples.