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質問 # 26
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 Amount: 125.000 USD
Payment Nature: Transfer received from client's fund
Received from: Clients
Received for: Sale of digital assets
The client identified themselves as "Cryptocurrency Exchange" Client has submitted the limited liability partnership deed. However, the bank's auditing team is unable to identify the client's exact business profile as the cryptocurrency exchange specified by the client as their major business awaits clearance from the country's regulator. The client has submitted documents/communications exchanged with the regulator and has cited the lack of governing laws in the country of their operation as the reason for the delay.
Investigators determine the ultimate beneficial owner of ABC Tech Corp is a high-net-worth client. The client owns a real estate agency left to her when her spouse died. The spouse provided seed capital for ABC Tech Corp through a direct 1,000.000 Great British Pound (GBP) deposit.
What additional information would trigger filing a SAR/STR?
- A. The client's current net asset value is 8 million GBP, of which 7.5 million GBP was derived from the inheritance.
- B. An open-source search revealed that the client's spouse was a PEP.
- C. The funds for the seed capital were in the form of 50 cashier's checks of 10,000 GBP each and 50 money orders of 10,000 GBP.
- D. The client's spouse's source of wealth was a salary of 250,000 GBP per annum for the past 4 years and rental of properties of 150,000 GBP per annum for the past 6 years.
正解:C
解説:
Explanation
The additional information that would trigger filing a SAR/STR is the fact that the funds for the seed capital were in the form of 50 cashier's checks of 10,000 GBP each and 50 money orders of 10,000 GBP. This is because this indicates a possible attempt to avoid the reporting threshold of 10,000 GBP for cash transactions, which is a common money laundering technique known as structuring or smurfing12. The other options are not necessarily suspicious, as they do not involve cash transactions or indicate any illicit source of funds. The fact that the client's spouse was a PEP does not automatically make the transaction suspicious unless there are other red flags or risk factors associated with the PEP34 References: 1: Money Laundering Techniques 2: Structuring 3: Politically exposed person 4: PEP Definition
& Meaning - Merriam-Webster
質問 # 27
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 after 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." If the investigator uncovers evidence that foreign nationals are involved in this activity, they should also note the possible presence of:
- A. tax fraud.
- B. trade-based laundering.
- C. black market peso exchange.
- D. human smuggling.
正解:D
解説:
Explanation
If the investigator uncovers evidence that foreign nationals are involved in this activity, they should also note the possible presence of human smuggling (D). This is because human smuggling is the illegal movement of people across borders, often facilitated by criminal networks that exploit vulnerable migrants. According to the FATF and Egmont Group report on Financial Flows from Human Trafficking2, "human smuggling can be closely linked to human trafficking, as smuggled migrants may become victims of trafficking along their journey or at their destination" (p. 9). The report also states that some indicators of human smuggling are similar to those of human trafficking, such as:
Frequent cash deposits or withdrawals in different locations
Use of false or fraudulent identification documents
Expenses related to travel and accommodation
Involvement in online platforms that advertise sexual services
The other options are not as relevant or specific as option D.
Tax fraud (A) is the evasion of taxes by individuals or businesses, which may or may not be related to human trafficking or smuggling. Black market peso exchange (B) is a money laundering scheme that involves exchanging illicit proceeds in one currency for another currency at a discounted rate, which is more commonly associated with drug trafficking or trade-based laundering. Trade-based laundering is the manipulation of trade transactions to disguise the origin and ownership of illicit funds, which is also more likely to be linked to drug trafficking or other types of fraud.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS 2: FATF and Egmont Group, Financial Flows from Human Trafficking, July 2018, available at FATF
質問 # 28
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. 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.
- B. As with all third-party relationships, proper control must be maintained to ensure profitability.
- C. The casino maintains ultimate responsibility for this activity and should maintain control to avoid non-compliance.
- D. Clients of the casino prefer to know that the casino is keeping their information secure when being held by a third-party.
正解:C
解説:
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.
質問 # 29
A bank's transaction surveillance system triggers an alert for a deposit of 250.000 USO into a client's account.
According to the bank's KYC information, the client works for a financial advisory firm, and earns approximately 100,000 USD per year. Which actions should be taken? (Select Three.) File the suspicious transaction immediately to the financial intelligence unit.
- A. Discard the alert as a false positive hit
- B. Contact the client advisor to learn if he has any insight on the transaction background.
- C. Request information and documentation from the client on the background of the transaction.
- D. Review the alert if the deposit is made in cash.
- E. Review the transaction background in the bank's transaction platform.
正解:B、C、E
解説:
Explanation
According to the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) Manual , 6th edition, if a bank's transaction surveillance system triggers an alert for a deposit of 250.000 USD into a client's account, the bank should take the following actions:
Request information and documentation from the client on the background of the transaction (CAMS Manual, 6th edition, page 46).
Contact the client advisor to learn if he has any insight on the transaction background (CAMS Manual,
6th edition, page 47).
Review the transaction background in the bank's transaction platform (CAMS Manual, 6th edition, page
47).
Discarding the alert as a false positive hit and reviewing the alert if the deposit is made in cash should not be done.
The bank should request additional information and documentation from the client to better understand the nature of the transaction. Additionally, the bank should reach out to the client advisor to learn if they have any insight on the transaction background. Finally, the bank should review the transaction background in the bank's transaction platform to determine if any additional alerts or anomalies are present. (CAMS Manual, 6th Edition, Pages 117-118)
質問 # 30
A SAR/STR on cash activity is filed for a company registered in the Marshall Islands operating a Mediterranean beach bar and hotel. The company has three nominee directors, one nominee shareholder, and another individual declared as both the beneficial owner and authorized signatory. Which information is key for law enforcement's physical surveillance of cash activity? (Select Two.)
- A. The identification details o' the nominee shareholder
- B. The company's operating address
- C. The company's registered address
- D. The identification details of the beneficial owner and authorized signatory
- E. The identification details the nominee directors
正解:B、D
解説:
Explanation
The identification details of the beneficial owner and authorized signatory are key for law enforcement's physical surveillance of cash activity, as they would help identify the person who controls and operates the company and who is responsible for its financial transactions. The company's operating address is also key, as it would help locate the premises where the cash activity takes place and observe any suspicious movements or behaviors. The identification details of the nominee shareholder and directors are not relevant, as they are not involved in the management or operation of the company. The company's registered address is also not relevant, as it is likely to be a shell or mailbox address that does not reflect the actual location of the business.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 44-45; [FATF Guidance on Transparency and Beneficial Ownership], page 12-13.
質問 # 31
A client at a financial institution deposits large amounts of money into an account, and almost immediately, the funds are then distributed to numerous individuals' accounts. The transaction activity described in the scenario is a pattern of:
- A. deposit trading.
- B. account usage.
- C. safe deposit custody.
- D. geographic usage.
正解:A
解説:
Explanation
Deposit trading is a pattern of suspicious activity where a client deposits large amounts of money into an account, and then transfers the funds to other accounts, often in different jurisdictions or countries. This could be an attempt to disguise the source or destination of the funds, or to avoid reporting requirements. Deposit trading is also known as layering, which is the second stage of money laundering.
References: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, page 43; ACAMS Glossary, page 34.
質問 # 32
Which are some of the negative impacts from illegal wildlife trade and environmental crimes? (Select Two.)
- A. Barriers to banking by low income population
- B. Threats to a country's political stability
- C. Public health consequences
- D. Threats to biodiversity
- E. Loss of potential tax proceeds
正解:D、E
解説:
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.
質問 # 33
A financial institution <FI> might use which option as intelligence to file a SAR/STR?
- A. A customer makes several deposits in one month that appear to exceed their expected monthly income.
- B. The Fl is unable to obtain evidence of required licensing or registration despite suspicion of money transmitting.
- C. The Fl discovers a large number of securities transactions that appear to be related to day trading.
- D. A customer receives a large, one-time wire from a law firm.
正解:B
解説:
Explanation
The correct answer is C because the FI is unable to obtain evidence of required licensing or registration despite suspicion of money transmitting, which is a red flag for money laundering and a violation of federal and state laws. Option A is incorrect because making several deposits in one month that appear to exceed their expected monthly income might not be indicative of suspicious activity, depending on the customer's profile and source of funds. Option B is incorrect because receiving a large, one-time wire from a law firm might not be indicative of suspicious activity, depending on the customer's relationship with the law firm and the purpose of the wire. Option D is incorrect because discovering a large number of securities transactions that appear to be related to day trading might not be indicative of suspicious activity, depending on the customer's investment strategy and risk tolerance.
References: Money transmitter - Wikipedia; The Quick Guide To Money Transmitter Licenses - Surety Bond Insider; Financial Crime Typologies - Intermediate Certificate, Module 3.
質問 # 34
A compliance officer of a financial institution is reviewing a payment for sanctions compliance between two parties in Europe and Asia. The payment is in Euros and involves the provision of services to a company located in a jurisdiction subject to Office of Foreign Assets Control secondary sanctions. Which factor is most important in determining the compliance officer's response?
- A. A one-off commercial transaction conducted between parties in Europe and Asia is not subject to secondary sanctions.
- B. The threat of US sanctions against foreign individuals and entities continues to exist despite the absence of a US nexus.
- C. Asset freezes only prohibit US companies from engaging in certain activities with counterparts from a sanctioned jurisdiction.
- D. Secondary sanctions only target specific sectors of the economy such as the banking and finance sectors.
正解:B
解説:
Explanation
The threat of US sanctions against foreign individuals and entities continues to exist despite the absence of a US nexus. This is stated in the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) manual on page
591, which states: "It is important to note that the threat of US sanctions against foreign individuals and entities continues to exist even when there is no direct US nexus (i.e., no US persons or assets involved)."
質問 # 35
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. File SARs/STRs for all accounts at the beginning of the discovery phase and amend later as necessary.
- C. Inform Fl management of all processes used to investigate the client due to LE inquiry.
- D. Prepare a relationship flow chart of all existing accounts to better understand the client's activities.
- E. Review Fl approved policies regarding the existing accounts to ensure regulatory requirements were followed.
- F. Perform secondary scans of the client's other owners/authorized signers
正解:A、D、F
解説:
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
質問 # 36
An investigator is reviewing a case generated from the transaction monitoring system, with two large amounts of incoming remittance (IR) to an individual customer. Based on the KYC profile, the customer is a plant manager of a famous multi-national electronics manufacturing firm. As the customer has no similarly large transaction patterns for the past 2 years, the investigator sends an inquiry to the relationship manager (RM) about the nature of the transaction. The RM replies that the transaction is a consultancy fee provided from two different electronics companies with a debit note provided However, there is no detail of service provided on the debit note, and the remitters are two individuals.
Which actions should the investigator recommend to mitigate risk? (Select Two.)
- A. Conduct enhanced due diligence.
- B. Document and maintain a file with the investigative findings.
- C. Discuss the investigation findings with the customer.
- D. Re-evaluate the customer risk profile.
- E. Exit the relationship with the customer.
正解:A、D
解説:
Explanation
The actions that the investigator should recommend to mitigate risk are conducting enhanced due diligence (D) and re-evaluating the customer risk profile (E). These actions are appropriate and prudent, as they allow the investigator to obtain more information and evidence about the nature and purpose of the transactions, the source and destination of the funds, and the identity and legitimacy of the parties involved. According to the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, "the FI should conduct enhanced due diligence on all parties involved in the investigation, including checking various sources of information, such as watch lists, sanctions lists, negative news, and official registries" (p. 24). The FI should also "re-assess the customer risk profile based on any new information obtained during the investigation, and adjust the customer due diligence and monitoring requirements accordingly" (p. 25).
The other options are not as appropriate or effective as options D and E. The investigator should not recommend exiting the relationship with the customer (A), as this could be premature or disproportionate, as well as potentially discriminatory or illegal. The investigator should not recommend documenting and maintaining a file with the investigative findings (B), as this is not an action to mitigate risk, but rather a standard procedure for any investigation. The investigator should not recommend discussing the investigation findings with the customer , as this could compromise the integrity and objectivity of the investigation, as well as expose the FI to legal or regulatory risks.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide
質問 # 37
A SAR/STR regarding money-mule activity prompts law enforcement action. Under U.S. law, the alleged money mules can be prosecuted:
- A. even if they were unaware that money was transferred.
- B. only if they were aware of their role and actively participated.
- C. unless they can prove they were not aware of the origin of the funds.
- D. in a country only if funds were transferred between accounts maintained in the same country.
正解:A
解説:
Explanation
According to U.S. law, money mules can be prosecuted even if they were unaware that money was transferred, as long as they acted with reckless disregard of the source of the funds or the purpose of the transaction1.
This is because money mules are considered to be aiding and abetting money laundering, which does not require proof of specific intent2.
References: 1: Money Mule Awareness Booklet, page 8 2: Money Laundering: An Overview of 18 U.S.C. § 1956 and Related Federal Criminal Law, page 7
質問 # 38
In the past 6 months, a small financial institution (Fl) has received regular remittances that are increasing in value from a country with high piracy activity. The Fl's AML officer (AMLO) has also noted that piracy in this country has increased in the same time frame. Which recommendation should the AMLO make?
- A. Conduct an in-depth investigation into accumulated remittance information in the past year to find the trend of such transactions.
- B. Upgrade the transaction monitoring system of the Fl to include more fields so that more in-depth information is collected about the inward remittances.
- C. File a SAR/STR to the appropriate AML authority immediately.
- D. Request the operations department to return inbound remittances when the sender of funds is from this country.
正解:A
解説:
Explanation
Verified answer: D The recommendation that the AMLO should make is to conduct an in-depth investigation into accumulated remittance information in the past year to find the trend of such transactions. This is because the regular and increasing remittances from a country with high piracy activity may indicate a possible link to illicit funds derived from piracy or other criminal activities. According to the World Bank, remittances are often used as a channel for money laundering and terrorist financing, especially when they originate from or are destined to high-risk jurisdictions1. Therefore, the AMLO should analyze the remittance data to identify the sources, destinations, amounts, frequencies, and purposes of the transactions, and compare them with the customer profiles, expected activities, and risk ratings. The AMLO should also review any relevant information from external sources, such as media reports, sanctions lists, or law enforcement alerts, to determine if there are any red flags or indicators of suspicious activity. If the investigation reveals any evidence or suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing, the AMLO should file a SAR/STR to the appropriate AML authority.
References:
Remittances data - Migration data portal
質問 # 39
An AML investigator at a bank identifies an unusually high number of deposits from a few customers resulting from the encashment of multiple gambling tickets from a legitimate gambling company. It is noted that the transactions are inconsistent with the customers' profiles and that reverse (corrective) transactions did not occur. Which suspicious activity is most likely?
- A. The gambling company created fictitious transactions in an attempt to misrepresent the size of its business activity.
- B. The customers deposited fake winning tickets.
- C. The winning tickets are traded to criminals who. in turn, use the customers' accounts.
- D. The customers are attempting to evade income tax.
正解:C
解説:
Explanation
The correct answer is A because this scenario describes a possible case of ticket laundering, which is a form of money laundering where criminals use gambling tickets to disguise the source of their illicit funds. The customers who deposit the tickets are either complicit or unaware of the scheme, and they receive a commission or a fee for their service. The other options are not likely because they do not explain why the customers would deposit multiple tickets from the same gambling company and withdraw cash the next day.
References: : Ticket Laundering: A Money Laundering Method
質問 # 40
The law enforcement agency (LEA) of a foreign jurisdiction contacts a financial institution (Fl) regarding one of the Fl's clients. The LEA advises that the client is currently wanted for prosecution as a result of a series of human trafficking charges. What should the Fl do? (Select Two.)
- A. Advise the LEA that the government needs to be contacted for extradition.
- B. Review the client's activity, determine if suspicious activity exists, and report accordingly.
- C. Inform local LEA and regulator of the request for awareness.
- D. Comply immediately with the foreign jurisdiction and turn over all client information.
- E. Close the clients accounts immediately to avoid any undue risk.
正解:B、C
解説:
Explanation
According to the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition), the financial institution (Fl) should take the following actions:
A: Review the client's activity, determine if suspicious activity exists, and report accordingly. The Fl should assess the risk of the situation and determine if there is any suspicious activity that needs to be reported to the appropriate authorities. This would involve conducting a review of the client's account activity and transactions to determine if there are any indicators of money laundering or terrorist financing.
D: Inform local LEA and regulator of the request for awareness. The Fl should inform the local law enforcement agency and regulator of the request from the foreign jurisdiction to raise awareness of the situation and determine if any further actions need to be taken.
質問 # 41
The intended benefits of section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act include: (Select Three.)
- A. expediting the filing of SARs/STRs due to the information sharing facilitated by 314(b).
- B. participating FIs sharing information about suspicious activity by customers that may have otherwise gone unnoticed.
- C. obtaining additional information on customers or transactions regarding potential money laundering or terrorist financing (TF).
- D. providing mandatory results to law enforcement agencies so that they can more easily obtain useful information.
- E. sharing the existence and content of SARs/STRs with other participating FIs.
- F. detecting money laundering and TF approaches and schemes across multiple financial institutions (FIs).
正解:B、C、F
解説:
Explanation
Section 314(b) of the USA PATRIOT Act allows financial institutions to share information with each other, under a safe harbor that offers protection from liability, in order to better identify and report potential money laundering or terrorist financing activities. The intended benefits of this information sharing include:
Participating financial institutions sharing information about suspicious activity by customers that may have otherwise gone unnoticed. For example, if a customer is conducting transactions with multiple financial institutions that individually do not appear suspicious, but collectively indicate a pattern of money laundering or terrorist financing, the financial institutions can share this information and report it to the authorities.
Detecting money laundering and terrorist financing approaches and schemes across multiple financial institutions. For example, if a financial institution identifies a new typology or modus operandi of money laundering or terrorist financing, it can share this information with other financial institutions to help them prevent or detect similar activities by their customers.
Obtaining additional information on customers or transactions regarding potential money laundering or terrorist financing. For example, if a financial institution has incomplete or insufficient information on a customer or a transaction that raises suspicion, it can request more information from another financial institution that may have dealt with the same customer or transaction.
References:
Section 314(b) | FinCEN.gov
Section 314(b) Fact Sheet - FinCEN.gov
質問 # 42
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 sporting event
- C. The time of the cash deposits
- D. The request by law enforcement
正解:C
解説:
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.
質問 # 43
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 (Bank A's customer) is a customer at Bank B.
Which step should the investigator take next?
- A. Determine whether there is a business relationship between the nephew and the general.
- B. File a SAR/STR in relation to corruption involving the nephew and the general.
- C. Seek senior management approval to continue the relationship with the nephew.
- D. Flag the nephew as a PEP by association.
正解:D
解説:
Explanation
The step that the investigator should take next is to flag the nephew as a PEP by association (D). This is because the nephew is related to a general who is a senior military official and 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 file a SAR/STR in relation to corruption involving the nephew and the general (A), as this could be premature or unnecessary, as there is no evidence of corruption or criminal activity between them. The investigator should not determine whether there is a business relationship between the nephew and the general (B), as this is not relevant or material to the investigation, as the nephew and the general are customers of different banks and are not involved in the same transaction. The investigator should not seek senior management approval to continue the relationship with the nephew , as this could be premature or disproportionate, as there is no indication that the nephew poses a high risk or requires termination.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS
質問 # 44
Which might suggest misuse of crowdfunding resources by a terrorist?
- A. Multiple small deposits followed by a wire transfer to a large well-known international charity
- B. A large deposit followed by multiple charges at a sporting goods store
- C. Multiple small deposits followed by the purchase of airplane tickets >
- D. A small charge at a gas station followed by a large charge at an electronics store
正解:C
解説:
Explanation
The purchase of airplane tickets after receiving multiple small deposits from a crowdfunding platform might suggest that the funds are being used to facilitate travel for terrorist purposes. The other options are not necessarily indicative of terrorist financing, as they could be explained by legitimate reasons or other types of financial crimes.
質問 # 45
SAR/STR NARRATIVE
A SAR/STR has been submitted on five transactions conducted on the correspondent banking relationship with ABC Bank.
Client Information:
Remitter information: DEF Oil Resource Ltd. is the oldest member of the DEF Group. It was founded in 1977 as a general trading business with a primary focus on exports from Africa and North America. The group has business activities that span the entire energy value chain. Their core field of endeavor is centered within the oil and gas industry and its associated sub-sectors.
Beneficiary Information:
As per the response received from ABC Bank, it was determined that the beneficiaries are related to DEF Oil Resource Ltd. These were created by DEF Oil Resource Ltd. to purchase property in a foreign country on behalf of their senior management as part of a bonus scheme. The purpose behind this payment was for the purchase of property in another country.
Payment Reference:
ABCXXXXX31PZFG2H
ABCXXXXXX51PQGEH
ABCXXXXXX214QWVG
ABCXXXXXX41PSXA2
ABCXXXXXX815QWS3
Concerns:
* We are unsure about the country of incorporation of the beneficiaries.
* We are concerned about the transactional activity since the payment made towards entities (conducted on behalf of individuals) appears to be possible tax evasion.
* There appears to be an attempt to conceal the identity of individuals (senior management), which again raises concerns about the source of funds.
* Referring to the response received from ABC Bank, we are unclear about the ultimate beneficiary of funds.
* The remitter is involved in a high-risk business, (i.e., oil and crude products trading), and the beneficiary is involved in real estate business which again poses a higher risk.
When drafting the SAR/STR narrative, the investigator notes several payment references. What additional information should the investigator include in the narrative?
- A. The suspicious accounts and transactions identified
- B. All relevant tables, spreadsheets, and other supporting documentation
- C. The investigator's concerns based on their subjective opinion
- D. Personal tax records pertinent to the owners to indicate tax evasion
正解:A
解説:
Explanation
The SAR/STR narrative should include the suspicious accounts and transactions identified, as well as the reasons why they are considered suspicious. The narrative should provide a clear and concise description of the activity, the parties involved, the dates, amounts, and frequencies of the transactions, and any other relevant information that would assist law enforcement in understanding the nature and purpose of the activity.
The narrative should not include the investigator's subjective opinion, personal tax records, or supporting documentation that is not essential to explain the suspicious activity. Supporting documentation can be attached separately to the SAR/STR form or provided upon request by law enforcement.
質問 # 46
A new customer has just been onboarded in a securities firm. After a few weeks, there are unusual trading patterns that are being flagged. Which pattern is most concerning to the compliance officer?
- A. The customer receives many incoming wire transfers from related parties to the trading account.
- B. The customer engages in large trading in securities that are liquid or highly priced from the trading account.
- C. The customer accumulates securities of a low volume counter in small increments on a weekly basis.
- D. The customer's repeated trading in securities that are low priced and low volume counters.
正解:C
解説:
Explanation
The most concerning trading pattern for a compliance officer when a new customer has been onboarded in a securities firm is the customer accumulating securities of a low volume counter in small increments on a weekly basis. This type of behavior could indicate that the customer is attempting to obscure their identity or the true purpose of their trading activity, which can be indicative of money laundering or other suspicious activity. (CAMS Manual, 6th Edition, Page 170).
質問 # 47
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