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NEW QUESTION # 24
An investigator is reviewing an alert for unusual activity. System scanning detected a text string within a company customer's account transactions that indicates the account may have been used for a drug or drug paraphernalia purchase. Based on the KYC profile, the investigator determines the customer's company name and business type are marketed as a gardening supplies company. The investigator reviews the account activity and notes an online purchase transaction that leads the investigator to a website that sells various strains of marijuana. Additional account review detects cash deposits into the account at the branch teller lines, so the investigator reaches out to the teller staff regarding the transactions. The teller staff member reports that the business customers have frequently deposited cash in lower amounts. The teller, without prompting, adds that one of the transactors would occasionally smell of a distinct scent of marijuana smoke.
Which information should be included in the SAR/STR?
- A. The customer information, including KYC background
- B. The fact that one of the transactors occasionally smelled of marijuana smoke
- C. A transaction that is commensurate with the customer's background
- D. Details of the transactor's social media accounts
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The SAR/STR should include any information that is relevant to the suspicious activity, such as the customer information, the transaction details, and any other indicators of potential money laundering or criminal activity. The fact that one of the transactors occasionally smelled of marijuana smoke is an indicator that the customer may be involved in the illicit drug trade, which is a predicate offense for money laundering.
Therefore, this information should be included in the SAR/STR. References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 25.
NEW QUESTION # 25
A KYC specialist from the first line of defense at a bank initiates an internal escalation based on a letter of credit received by the bank.
MEMO
To: Jane Doe. Compliance Manager, Bank B From: Jack Brown, KYC Specialist, Bank B RE: Concerning letter of credit A letter of credit (LC) was received from a correspondent bank. Bank A. in Country A. in Asia with strict capital controls, providing guarantee of payment to Bank B's client for the export of 10 luxury cars located in Country B. located in Europe. Bank A's customer is a general in the army where Bank A is headquartered.
The information contained in the LC is as follows:
* Advising amount per unit 30.000.00 EU *10 units of BMW
* Model IX3
* Year of registration: 2020
Upon checks on Bank B's client, the exporter mentioned that the transactions were particularly important, and a fast process would be much appreciated in order to avoid reputational damage to the firm and the banks involved in the trade finance process. The exporter has a longstanding relationship with Bank B and was clearly a good income generator. The exporter indicated that, as a general, the importer was trustworthy.
The relationship manager <RM) was contacted to conduct a full review of the exporter and to conduct a site visit.
Feedback from the RM:
The RM contacted the exporter for a client courtesy visit, but it was rearranged four times as the exporter kept cancelling the appointments. When the exporter was finally pinned down for an interview, employees were reluctant to provide clear answers about the basis of the transaction. The employees were evasive when asked about the wider business and trade activity in the country.
Findings from the investigation from various internal and external sources of information:
* There were no negative news or sanctions hits on the exporter company, directors, and shareholders.
* The registered address of the exporting business was a residential address.
* The price of the cats was checked and confirmed to be significantly below the market price of approximately
70,000 EU, based on manufacturer's new price guide.
* The key controllers behind the exporting company, that is the directors and During the investigation, the investigator determines that a nephew of the general.....
- A. is a trustworthy source.
- B. should be flagged as a senior PEP.
- C. should be treated well to avoid reputational damage to the bank
- D. is a high-net-worth individual
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The investigator should determine that a nephew of the general (Bank A's customer) should be flagged as a senior PEP . This is because the nephew is related to a senior military official who is a customer of Bank A, which is a high-risk jurisdiction with strict capital controls. According to the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, "the FI should identify and flag any customers who are PEPs or have close associations with PEPs, such as family members or business partners" (p. 24). The FI should also conduct enhanced due diligence on these customers and monitor their transactions for any suspicious or unusual activity.
The other options are not correct. The investigator should not determine that a nephew of the general should be treated well to avoid reputational damage to the bank (A), as this could compromise the integrity and objectivity of the investigation, as well as expose the bank to legal or regulatory risks. The investigator should not determine that a nephew of the general is a high-net-worth individual (B), as this is not relevant or material to the investigation, as the nephew's wealth does not affect his potential PEP status or risk level. The investigator should not determine that a nephew of the general is a trustworthy source (D), as this could be biased or inaccurate, as the nephew's trustworthiness does not depend on his relation to the general or his involvement in the transaction.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS
NEW QUESTION # 26
Online payments from a customer's account to three foreign entities trigger an investigation. The investigator knows the funds originated from family real estate after an investment company approached the customer online. Funds were remitted for pre-lPO shares. Which should now occur in the investigation?
- A. Review the structure of the transactions to the three entities.
- B. Have the relationship manager contact the customer to understand the nature of the transaction.
- C. Seek evidence for the customer's source of wealth.
- D. Inspect electronic banking login records.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The correct answer is C because reviewing the structure of the transactions to the three entities can help the investigator to identify any red flags or indicators of fraud, such as unusual amounts, frequency, destinations, or beneficiaries. The other options are not as relevant or effective in this scenario. Option A is not necessary because the investigator already knows the source of funds for the customer. Option B is not advisable because contacting the customer directly may alert them to the investigation and compromise its integrity. Option D is not helpful because inspecting electronic banking login records does not provide any information about the nature or purpose of the transactions.
References:
Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 281
Financial Crime Typologies - Intermediate Certificate Course, Module 32
NEW QUESTION # 27
Which is the first valid step in the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties international cooperation process?
- A. The central authority of the requesting country sends a letter of request to the central authority of the other country.
- B. The central authority that receives the request sends it to a local judicial officer to find out if the information is available.
- C. An investigator from the requesting country visits the country where the information is sought and takes statements from the identified witnesses or suspects.
- D. The investigator may remove the evidence collected without asking permission to do so.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The first valid step in the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) international cooperation process is for the central authority of the requesting country to send a letter of request to the central authority of the other country. The letter of request should provide a summary of the facts and information required, the reasons for the request, and any specific legal or procedural requirements that need to be met. (CAMS Manual, 6th Edition, Page 233).
NEW QUESTION # 28
Law enforcement (LE) suspects human trafficking to occur during a major spotting event. LE officers asked several financial institutions (FIs) to monitor financial transactions occurring before, during, and after the event.
An investigator identified a pattern linked to a business. The business* account received multiple even dollar deposits between midnight and 4:00 AM. They occurred each day for several days prior to the date of the sporting event. Also, large cash deposits, typically between 2,000 USD and 3.000 USD. made by a person to the business' account occurred in many branches in the days alter the sports event.
There was little information about the company. The company did not have any history of employee payroll expenses or paying taxes. Expenses from the business account included air travel and hotel expenses. Searches about the person making cash deposits showed little. An online social media platform webpage with the individual's name showed ads for dates" and "companionship." Which fact should not be included in (he SAR/STR narrative?
- A. The air travel and hotel expenses
- B. The time of the cash deposits
- C. The sporting event
- D. The request by law enforcement
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The fact that should not be included in the SAR/STR narrative is the request by law enforcement (D). This is because the request by law enforcement is confidential and should not be disclosed to the customer or anyone else who is not authorized to know it. According to the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, "the FI should not include any reference to the LE request in the SAR/STR narrative, as this could compromise the LE investigation or alert the customer of the suspicion" (p. 35). The FI should also not inform the customer of the LE request or delay filing the SAR/STR because of it.
The other facts should be included in the SAR/STR narrative, as they are relevant and indicative of human trafficking money laundering. The air travel and hotel expenses (A) show that the customer is involved in moving people across different locations, which could be a sign of human smuggling or trafficking. The time of the cash deposits (B) shows that the customer is receiving cash payments during unusual hours, which could be a sign of illicit activities or services. The sporting event shows that the customer is exploiting a high-demand situation for their business, which could be a sign of opportunistic or organized crime.
NEW QUESTION # 29
Which reputations risk consequence could a financial entity face for violating AML laws?
- A. Loss of high-profile customers
- B. Monetary penalties
- C. Seizure of assets
- D. Increased audit costs to monitor behavior
Answer: B
NEW QUESTION # 30
A national financial intelligence unit (FIU) is undertaking the country risk assessment for the financing of the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD). The evaluation involves determining the exposure that financial institutions (FIs) have to operations that evade sanctions. Which should be performed by the FIU to assess proliferation financing risk? (Select Two.)
- A. Prepare new regulations that increase fines for FIs that allow financial operations on behalf of WMD proliferation sanctioned states.
- B. Analyze the domestic financial operations that are above the reporting threshold and have similar names to high-level officials of WMD proliferation sanctioned states.
- C. Cross-reference the databases of international commerce/logistics transactions between the country and WMD proliferation sanctioned states with the corresponding international financial operations of those transactions.
- D. Compare the international finance operations with national PEP lists to determine if the systems used by FIs are properly calibrated to detect WMD proliferation financing.
- E. Evaluate a sample of the amount of false-positive and false-negative alerts that FIs have regarding proliferation sanctions evasion to determine root causes of non-detection.
Answer: C,E
Explanation:
Explanation
The FIU should cross-reference the databases of international commerce/logistics transactions between the country and WMD proliferation sanctioned states with the corresponding international financial operations of those transactions, as this would help identify any discrepancies or anomalies that could indicate sanctions evasion. The FIU should also evaluate a sample of the amount of false-positive and false-negative alerts that FIs have regarding proliferation sanctions evasion to determine root causes of non-detection, such as inadequate screening systems, lack of training, or human error. These actions would help the FIU assess the proliferation financing risk and provide feedback and guidance to FIs on how to improve their detection and prevention capabilities.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 32-33; [FATF Guidance on Counter Proliferation Financing], page 15-16.
NEW QUESTION # 31
Which is a key characteristic of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Regional Style Bodies for combatting money laundering/terrorist financing?
- A. Implementing regional mutual evaluation procedures
- B. Enabling FATF standards to be specific to each region
- C. Emphasizing regional co-operation between member countries
- D. Instructing each member country to place FATF recommendations into law
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the CAMS study guide, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Regional Style Bodies are organizations created by the FATF to promote the implementation of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) measures in specific regions. One of the key characteristics of these bodies is the implementation of regional mutual evaluation procedures.
Regional mutual evaluations involve member countries evaluating each other's AML/CFT regimes to identify strengths and weaknesses and to develop best practices for improvement. This process allows for greater cooperation between countries and can help to identify and address regional AML/CFT risks more effectively.
It also promotes consistency in AML/CFT standards and practices within the region.
NEW QUESTION # 32
An analyst reviews an alert for high volume Automated Clearing House (ACH) activity in an account. The analyst's initial research finds the account is for a commercial daycare account that receives high volumes of large government-funded ACH transactions to support the programs. The account activity consists of checks (cheques) made payable to individual names in varying dollar amounts. One check indicates rent to another business.
An Internet search finds that the daycare company owner has previous government-issued violations for safety and classroom size needs, such as not having enough chairs and tables per enrollee. These violations were issued to a different daycare name.
Simultaneous to this investigation, another analyst sends an email about negative news articles referencing local child/adult daycare companies misusing governmental grants. This prompts the financial institution (Fl) to search all businesses for names containing daycare' or care*. Text searches return a number of facilities as customers at the Fl and detects that three of these businesses have a similar transaction flow of high volume government ACH funding with little to no daycare expenses.
The analyst determines that site visits should be conducted for the three daycare businesses. Which observations at the on-site visits would justify writing a SAR/STR? (Select Three.)
- A. A site located in a commercial building
- B. Signs of severe wear and poor maintenance at the site
- C. A full parking lot of cars with no staff at the site
- D. Visible attendance with children being dropped off by parents
- E. Lights turned off at the site during operational hours
- F. Visible signage indicating the purpose of the building
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
Explanation
The observations at the on-site visits that would justify writing a SAR/STR are signs of severe wear and poor maintenance at the site (A), lights turned off at the site during operational hours , and a full parking lot of cars with no staff at the site (F). These observations suggest that the daycare businesses are not operating legitimately or providing adequate services to their customers, and that they may be misusing governmental grants or laundering money through their accounts. These observations are consistent with some of the red flags for fraud identified by ACAMS2, such as:
Inadequate facilities or equipment for the type of business
Lack of visible activity or customers at the business location
Discrepancy between reported income and expenses
Unusual volume or frequency of transactions
The other observations are not as relevant or indicative of fraud as options A, C, and F. A site located in a commercial building (B) could be a normal or legitimate choice for a daycare business, depending on its size, location, and availability. Visible attendance with children being dropped off by parents (D) could show that the daycare business is providing genuine services to its customers, although it does not rule out possible fraud or money laundering. Visible signage indicating the purpose of building (E) could also show that the daycare business is transparent and legitimate, although it does not guarantee its quality or compliance.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS 2: ACAMS Fraud Prevention eLearning Course Module 3: Fraud Detection Techniques
NEW QUESTION # 33
When crafting internal procedures on writing and submitting SARs/STRs, one should:
- A. use internal keywords and standard industry terms to better provide context within which the suspicious activity was identified.
- B. consider the guidelines issued by the national financial intelligence unit {FIU) and local regulator and incorporate any country-specific requirements.
- C. include attachments with the SARs/STRs as all information needs to be at the disposal of the financial intelligence unit (FIU)
- D. adhere to home junsdiction guidelines across the whole group when local requirements of the country of operation and home jurisdiction conflict.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
When writing and submitting SARs/STRs, one should consider the guidelines issued by the national financial intelligence unit (FIU) and local regulator and incorporate any country-specific requirements. This ensures that the reports are compliant with the relevant laws and regulations and provide useful information to the authorities. The other options are either incorrect or not best practices.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 48-49.
NEW QUESTION # 34
An analyst reviews an alert for high volume Automated Clearing House (ACH) activity in an account. The analyst's initial research finds the account is for a commercial daycare account that receives high volumes of large government-funded ACH transactions to support the programs. The account activity consists of checks (cheques) made payable to individual names in varying dollar amounts. One check indicates rent to another business.
An Internet search finds that the daycare company owner has previous government-issued violations for safety and classroom size needs, such as not having enough chairs and tables per enrollee. These violations were issued to a different daycare name.
Simultaneous to this investigation, another analyst sends an email about negative news articles referencing local child/adult daycare companies misusing governmental grants. This prompts the financial institution (Fl) to search all businesses for names containing 'daycare' or *care'. Text searches return a number of facilities as customers at the Fl and detects that three of these businesses have a similar transaction flow of high volume government ACH funding with little to no daycare expenses.
Which red flags would be an indicator that activity is connected to a corruption/bribery typology? (Select Two.)
- A. Checks issued to an unrelated entity referencing "rent" and "utilities" in the memos
- B. The same beneficial owner owning several daycare centers in different locations
- C. Negative news found on the customer related to government-issued violations for safety
- D. Large checks issued to various individuals with the memos noting "gift", "thank you", "favor"
- E. Multiple daycare locations with no active business operations or related account activity
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The red flags that would be an indicator that activity is connected to a corruption/bribery typology are large checks issued to various individuals with the memos noting "gift", "thank you", "favor" (A) and negative news found on the customer related to government-issued violations for safety (B). These red flags suggest that the customer is involved in paying or receiving bribes or kickbacks to or from government officials or other parties in exchange for favorable treatment or contracts. These red flags are consistent with some of the indicators of corruption/bribery identified by ACAMS1, such as:
Payments made to or from third parties that are not directly related to the business Payments made to or from high-risk jurisdictions or sectors Payments made with vague or incomplete descriptions or justifications Negative news or reputation of the customer or its associates The other options are not as relevant or indicative of corruption/bribery as options A and B. Checks issued to an unrelated entity referencing "rent" and "utilities" in the memos could be a legitimate business expense or a sign of other types of fraud or money laundering, such as tax evasion or shell company schemes. Multiple daycare locations with no active business operations or related account activity (D) could also be a sign of other types of fraud or money laundering, such as embezzlement or front company schemes. The same beneficial owner owning several daycare centers in different locations (E) could be a normal or legitimate business practice, depending on the size, location, and profitability of the centers.
NEW QUESTION # 35
An investigator receives an alert documenting a series of transactions. A limited liability corporation (LLC) wired 59.000,000 USD to an overseas account associated with a state-run oil company. A second account associated with the state-run oil company wired 600,000,000 USD to the LLC. The LLC then wired money to other accounts, a money brokerage firm, and real estate purchases.
The investigator initiated an enhanced KYC investigation on the LLC. The financial institution opened the LLC account a couple of weeks prior to the series of transactions. The names associated with the LLC had changed multiple times since the account opened. A search of those names revealed relations with multiple LLCs. Public records about the LLCs did not show any identifiable business activities.
Open-source research identified mixed reports about the brokerage firm. The firm indicated it purchased mutual funds for its clients and dispensed returns to clients.
Media reports claimed the firm laundered money by holding for a fee before returning it to investors.
The investigator discovers that the bank has no records pertaining to ownership of the LLC. What would this mean for the bank and/or investigator?
- A. The bank is out of compliance with beneficial ownership regulations.
- B. The bank may not be able to file a SAR/STR without the ownership data.
- C. The bank is out of compliance with CIP regulations.
- D. The bank cannot respond to law enforcement requests without the ownership data.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The bank is out of compliance with CIP regulations because it did not obtain the minimum identifying information from the customer prior to opening the account, as required by 31 CFR ยง 1020.220(a)(2)(i)(A).
The bank should have obtained the name, date of birth, address, and identification number of the customer, as well as verified the identity of the customer to the extent reasonable and practicable. The lack of ownership data may also indicate a violation of beneficial ownership regulations, but that is not the primary issue in this case.
NEW QUESTION # 36
A government entity established a trust to provide social welfare programs. The entity wants cash payments made to persons without supporting documentation. These persons would oversee the allocation of funds to beneficiaries without complying with internal disbursement of government funds controls. Which is the main premise for filing a SAR/STR?
- A. Trust service providers are not obliged by law to follow government internal controls.
- B. The entity is not implementing adequate internal controls according to what is expected, and mishandling of funds could be occurring.
- C. Social welfare programs are difficult to document because the beneficiaries are from the informal sector.
- D. Cash disbursements are not allowed for social welfare programs.
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The main premise for filing a SAR/STR is that the entity is not implementing adequate internal controls according to what is expected, and mishandling of funds could be occurring. This raises suspicion that the entity may be involved in corruption, fraud, or diversion of funds for illicit purposes. Trust service providers are obliged by law to follow government internal controls, as they are subject to AML/CFT regulations and supervision. Cash disbursements are allowed for social welfare programs, but they should be properly documented and verified. Social welfare programs are not necessarily difficult to document, as there are ways to identify and monitor the beneficiaries, such as biometric data or unique identifiers.
NEW QUESTION # 37
Why is a more robust supervisory approach needed by regulators when overseeing small- and medium-sized money service businesses (MSBs) compared to larger MSBs for combatting terrorist financing (TF)?
- A. Small- and medium-sized MSBs need to be targeted to ensure that competition in the industry remains constant and uniform.
- B. Small- and medium-sized MSBs are more likely to falsify records to appear less risky in order to keep the banking relationship.
- C. Small- and medium-sized MSBs are more at risk of allowing transactions linked to TF due to the lack of skilled compliance resources.
- D. Small- and medium-sized MSBs need to be robustly supervised so the regulator can maintain visibility in combatting TF.
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
A more robust supervisory approach is needed by regulators when overseeing small- and medium-sized MSBs compared to larger MSBs for combatting TF because small- and medium-sized MSBs are more at risk of allowing transactions linked to TF due to the lack of skilled compliance resources. Small- and medium-sized MSBs may face challenges in implementing effective AML/CFT controls, such as conducting risk assessments, applying customer due diligence measures, monitoring transactions, detecting suspicious activities, and reporting to the authorities. They may also have limited access to training, guidance, and tools to enhance their compliance capabilities. Therefore, regulators need to provide more supervision and support to small- and medium-sized MSBs to ensure that they comply with the AML/CFT requirements and mitigate the TF risks.
References:
Sustainable Growth for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises ... - MDPI
Lessons on Resilience for Small and Midsize Businesses - HBR
NEW QUESTION # 38
Which are some of the negative impacts from illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes? (Select Two.)
- A. Threats to a country's political stability
- B. Public health consequences
- C. Barriers to banking by low income population
- D. Threats to biodiversity
- E. Loss of potential tax proceeds
Answer: D,E
Explanation:
Explanation
Some of the negative impacts of illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes are loss of potential tax proceeds and threats to biodiversity. Loss of potential tax proceeds occurs when illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes evade taxation and customs duties, depriving governments of revenues that could be used for public services and development. Threats to biodiversity occur when illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes endanger species, habitats, and ecosystems, reducing their resilience and ability to provide essential services for human well-being. Public health consequences and threats to a country's political stability are not directly related to illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes, but rather to other types of financial crimes such as money laundering, terrorism financing, or corruption.
References: [Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide], page 68-69; [FATF Report on Money Laundering from Environmental Crime], page 9-10.
NEW QUESTION # 39
Due to an ever-diversifying business model and multi-jurisdictional footprint, a casino has decided to outsource the source of funds and wealth checks to a third-party provider. Why is it important for the casino to maintain control of the output from the provider?
- A. As with all third-party relationships, proper control must be maintained to ensure profitability.
- B. Clients of the casino prefer to know that the casino is keeping their information secure when being held by a third-party.
- C. Other casinos are frequently looking to reduce costs and share ideas, so if this relationship is successful, the model can be used by other businesses.
- D. The casino maintains ultimate responsibility for this activity and should maintain control to avoid non-compliance.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The reason why it is important for the casino to maintain control of the output from the provider is that the casino maintains ultimate responsibility for this activity and should maintain control to avoid non-compliance
. This is because the casino is accountable for its own AML/CFT obligations and cannot delegate or outsource them to a third-party provider. According to the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, "the FI should ensure that it has adequate oversight and control over any third-party providers that it engages for AML/CFT purposes, such as conducting due diligence, verifying information, or monitoring transactions" (p. 25). The FI should also "review and evaluate the performance and quality of the third-party providers on a regular basis, and address any issues or gaps that may arise" (p. 25).
The other options are not as relevant or accurate as option C. The clients of the casino prefer to know that the casino is keeping their information secure when being held by a third-party (A) is not a reason why the casino should maintain control of the output from the provider, but rather a customer expectation or preference. As with all third-party relationships, proper control must be maintained to ensure profitability (B) is not a reason why the casino should maintain control of the output from the provider, but rather a general business principle or objective. Other casinos are frequently looking to reduce costs and share ideas, so if this relationship is successful, the model can be used by other businesses (D) is not a reason why the casino should maintain control of the output from the provider, but rather a potential benefit or outcome.
NEW QUESTION # 40
An EU bank account received 1.8 million EUR from a Swiss bank. The EU bank determines the originator was indicted by U.S. law enforcement, arrested in Switzerland, and extradited for alleged insider trading.
Which is the best reason the EU bank should file a SAR/STR?
- A. The events raise concerns that the payment represents proceeds from insider trading.
- B. Insider trading is a predicate offense in the U.S. and Switzerland.
- C. The originator was indicted by U.S. law enforcement.
- D. The Swiss bank filed a SAR/STR with the Money Laundering Reporting Office Switzerland.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The best reason the EU bank should file a SAR/STR is that the events raise concerns that the payment represents proceeds from insider trading, which is a form of market abuse and a predicate offense for money laundering in many jurisdictions. The fact that the originator was indicted by U.S. law enforcement, arrested in Switzerland, and extradited for alleged insider trading indicates that there is a strong suspicion that the funds are derived from criminal activity. The other options are not sufficient reasons to file a SAR/STR, as they do not directly relate to the nature or source of the funds.
References: [Financial Action Task Force Report on Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Risks and Vulnerabilities Associated with Gold], page 17 : [Leading Complex Investigations Certificate], page 12
NEW QUESTION # 41
Potential indicators of money laundering associated with Trust and Company Service Providers include:
(Select Two.)
- A. structuring cash deposits into third party accounts.
- B. generation of rental income to legitimize illicit funds.
- C. multi-jurisdictional wire transfers with no legal purpose.
- D. use of legal persons in jurisdictions with strict secrecy laws.
- E. frequent deposits to or withdrawals from bank accounts.
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
Explanation
This is stated in the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) manual on page 595, which states: "Potential indicators of money laundering associated with Trust and Company Service Providers include the use of legal persons in jurisdictions with strict secrecy laws, structuring cash deposits into third party accounts, multi-jurisdictional wire transfers with no legal purpose, and frequent deposits to or withdrawals from bank accounts."
NEW QUESTION # 42
A client with many personal and business deposits with the financial institution (Fl) seeks a business loan. The client wants to guarantee the loan with a trust for which they are the beneficiary.
An investigator examines the trust. The trust has many layers, including shell companies in known tax havens.
The client's ultimate beneficial ownership claim cannot be validated, and the loan is denied.
Two months later, the Fl receives a law enforcement (LE) request on one of the client's business accounts.
While reviewing the business account, the Fl receives another LE request on the same account from another agency. The requested information is shared.
Three months later, a branch manager receives a request to open a business deposit account related to a complex trust. The manager forwarded the request because of the complexity. The trust was the same as the previously examined trust, but the request came from a different client. The second client also has many accounts with the Fl. Further inspection finds links between the second client and the Paradise Papers. The Papers state the client led illegal activities and committed tax evasion.
What steps should the investigator perform in reference to the first client's existing accounts? (Select Three.)
- A. Review all client-signed documents relating to all accounts.
- B. Perform secondary scans of the client's other owners/authorized signers
- C. File SARs/STRs for all accounts at the beginning of the discovery phase and amend later as necessary.
- D. Review Fl approved policies regarding the existing accounts to ensure regulatory requirements were followed.
- E. Inform Fl management of all processes used to investigate the client due to LE inquiry.
- F. Prepare a relationship flow chart of all existing accounts to better understand the client's activities.
Answer: A,B,F
Explanation:
Explanation
The investigator should review all client-signed documents relating to all accounts (A) to check for any discrepancies or red flags. The investigator should also perform secondary scans of the client's other owners/authorized signers (D) to identify any possible connections or associations with the second client or the Paradise Papers. Additionally, the investigator should prepare a relationship flow chart of all existing accounts (F) to better understand the client's activities and patterns. These steps are consistent with the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, which states that investigators should
"review all relevant documentation, including account opening documents, transaction records, and customer correspondence" (p. 23), "conduct enhanced due diligence on all parties involved in the investigation" (p. 24), and "use data visualization tools to map out complex relationships and transactions" (p. 25).
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS
NEW QUESTION # 43
A compliance analyst is reviewing the account activity of a customer that they suspect may be indicative of money laundering activity. Which is difficult to determine solely from the customer's account activity and KYC file?
- A. If there is negative media associated with counterparties
- B. If the account is mostly dormant or has little activity
- C. If the activity is materially different from related businesses
- D. If the account has multiple transfers to the same, related businesses
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) study guide, 6th edition, page 105, the correct answer is C. It can be difficult to determine if there is negative media associated with counterparties solely from the customer's account activity and KYC file.
The study guide explains that negative media can include news articles, government sanctions lists, and other sources of public information that may indicate that a counterparty is involved in illicit activities. However, this information may not be readily available in a customer's account activity or KYC file, and may require additional research or investigation.
NEW QUESTION # 44
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