Which red flags would be an indicator that activity is connected to a corruption/bribery typology?

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...

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In addition to cooperation with the warrant, which instructions should the person in charge of the broker-dealer provide to their employees?

Law enforcement agents arrive at a broker-dealer's premises with a search warrant. In addition to cooperation with the warrant, which instructions should the person in charge of the broker-dealer provide to their employees?A . Take notes on the questions and comments made by the agents.B . Sign consent forms permitting...

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What additional information would trigger filing a SAR/STR?

CLIENT INFORMATION FORM Client Name: ABC Tech Corp Client I.D. Number: 08125 Name: ABC Tech Corp Registered Address: Mumbai, India Work Address: Mumbai. India Cell Phone: *■*•"― Alt Phone: Email: *•*•*«•*• Client Profile Information: Sector: Financial Engaged in business from (date): 02 Jan 2020 Sub-sector: Software-Cryptocurrency Exchange Expected Annual Transaction...

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Which information should be included in the SAR/STR?

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...

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Which is the next best course of action for the investigator?

Refer to the exhibit. In a review of the account activity associated with Nadine Kien, an investigator observes a large number of small- to medium-size deposits from numerous individuals from several different global regions. The money is then transferred to a numbered company. Which is the next best course of...

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Which is the best next step in the investigation?

Each month the automated transaction monitoring system generates alerts based on predetermined scenarios. An alert was generated in relation to the account activity of ABC Foundation. Below is the transaction history for ABC Foundation (dates are in DD/MM/YYYY format). The relationship manager for ABC Foundation contacts the client to request...

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Which are the best next steps for the investigator to take?

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...

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What documentation should be referenced in the SAR/STR filing?

A financial institution (Fl) banks a money transmitter business (MTB) located in Miami. The MTB regularly initiates wire transfers with the ultimate beneficiary in Cuba and legally sells travel packages to Cuba. The wire transfers for money remittances comply with the country's economic sanctions policies. A Fl investigator on the...

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What should the financial crime investigator do next?

CLIENT INFORMATION FORM Client Name: ABC Tech Corp Client ID. Number: 08125 Name: ABC Tech Corp Registered Address: Mumbai, India Work Address: Mumbai, India Cell Phone: "*•"'" Alt Phone: "*""* Email: ........" Client Profile Information: Sector: Financial Engaged in business from (date): 02 Jan 2020 Sub-sector: Software-Cryptocurrency Exchange Expected Annual...

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What steps should the investigator perform in reference to the first client's existing accounts?

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....

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