The Houthis have started charging ships going past the Yemeni coastline millions for guarantees that they won't be attacked, amounting to an estimated $180 million monthly.
The sources estimate the Houthis' earnings from these illegal safe-transit fees to be about $180 million per month, potentially resulting in $2.2 billion a year.
Experts have expressed doubts about the alleged 'safe passage' scheme, claiming that the math doesn't add up in terms of the number of vessels and the risk involved.
The UN experts conceded they could not independently verify the information, underlining the need for cautious interpretation of the allegations regarding Houthi income.
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