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NEW QUESTION # 21
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. Secondary sanctions only target specific sectors of the economy such as the banking and finance sectors.
- B. A one-off commercial transaction conducted between parties in Europe and Asia is not subject to secondary sanctions.
- C. The threat of US sanctions against foreign individuals and entities continues to exist despite the absence of a US nexus.
- D. Asset freezes only prohibit US companies from engaging in certain activities with counterparts from a sanctioned jurisdiction.
Answer: C
Explanation:
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)."
NEW QUESTION # 22
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. Social welfare programs are difficult to document because the beneficiaries are from the informal sector.
- B. The entity is not implementing adequate internal controls according to what is expected, and mishandling of funds could be occurring.
- C. Trust service providers are not obliged by law to follow government internal controls.
- 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 # 23
The compliance learn is reviewing multiple data points to include in its data analytics program to detect shell or front company red flags. Which data points should the compliance team include? (Select Two.)
- A. Entities whose principal place of business is a non-residential address
- B. Entities exhibiting transactions with declared counterparties
- C. Entities with a large number and variety of beneficiaries not declared at the time of onboarding
- D. Entities transacting with or having relation to tax haven or high-risk countries
- E. Entities with high paid-up capital relative to monthly value of transactions
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The data points that the compliance team should include in its data analytics program to detect shell or front company red flags are entities whose principal place of business is a non-residential address and entities transacting with or having relation to tax haven or high-risk countries. These data points may indicate that the entities are not conducting legitimate business activities, but rather are used to conceal the identity or location of the true beneficiaries or owners, or to facilitate money laundering, tax evasion, or other illicit activities.
Some of the sources that support these data points as red flags are4567:
Entities whose principal place of business is a non-residential address may indicate that they have no physical presence, operations, assets, or employees. They may use addresses such as post office boxes, mail forwarding services, registered agents, or virtual offices to avoid detection or scrutiny.
Entities transacting with or having relation to tax haven or high-risk countries may indicate that they are involved in offshore financial activities that are designed to evade taxes, regulations, or sanctions. They may also be exposed to higher risks of money laundering, terrorist financing, corruption, or fraud.
References:
How to Identify a Shell Company and the Associated Red Flags
Difference between Shell, Shelf & Front Company | Sigma Ratings
Shell Companies and Money Laundering | ComplyAdvantage
General Comments Incorporation of shell companies - Singapore Police Force
NEW QUESTION # 24
Which scenarios are common to money laundering through online marketplaces and trade-based money laundering? (Select Two.)
- A. No evidence of delivery of goods or shipping expenses
- B. Use of fraudulent letters of credit
- C. Over-valuation of the stated price of goods
- D. Frequent conversion of foreign currency
- E. Use of multiple freight forwarding or export companies
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Explanation
Money laundering through online marketplaces and trade-based money laundering both involve the manipulation of the value or quantity of goods to disguise the illicit origin of funds. Over-valuation of the stated price of goods and no evidence of delivery of goods or shipping expenses are two common indicators of such schemes. The other options are not specific to these methods of money laundering.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 29-30.
NEW QUESTION # 25
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 sanctions team reviews each wire transfer to ensure compliance with sanctions and to monitor transfer details.
An airline located in Cuba, unrelated to the business, legally sells airline tickets in Cuba to Cuban citizens wanting to travel outside of Cuba. The airline tickets are purchased using Cuban currency (CUC).
The MTB wants 100,000 USD worth of CUC. Purchasing CUC from a Cuban bank includes a 4% fee. The MTB contacts the airline to ask if the airline will trade its CUC for USD at a lower exchange fee than the Cuban bank. The airline agrees to a 1% fee. The MTB initiates a wire transfer to the airline which appears as normal activity in the monitoring system because of the business' travel package sales.
The investigator recommends that a SAR/STR be filed. What documentation should be referenced in the SAR/STR filing? (Select Three.)
- A. Account documentation on all related accounts maintained by the MTB
- B. Cumulative dollar amount of the wire transfer activity
- C. Cumulative dollar amount for transactions listing for all the MTB account's wire activity regarding travel packages
- D. Licensing information regarding the travel agency providing tourist sales to Cuba
- E. Airline's ticket sales and passenger list
- F. All documents related to the agreement between the airline and the MTB
Answer: B
Explanation:
Explanation
The most likely reason for conducting a reverse transaction is to conceal or launder illicit funds. A reverse transaction is a transaction that reverses a previous transaction, such as a refund, a chargeback, or a cancellation. Reverse transactions can be used by money launderers to obscure the source, ownership, or destination of funds, or to create false records or invoices. For example, a money launderer may initiate a wire transfer from a high-risk jurisdiction to a low-risk jurisdiction, and then reverse the transaction after receiving confirmation of the funds. This way, the money launderer can create a paper trail that shows legitimate funds coming from a low-risk jurisdiction, while hiding the true origin of the funds.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Study Guide, page 40-41.
NEW QUESTION # 26
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. Document and maintain a file with the investigative findings.
- B. Conduct enhanced due diligence.
- C. Exit the relationship with the customer.
- D. Re-evaluate the customer risk profile.
- E. Discuss the investigation findings with the customer.
Answer: B,D
Explanation:
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
NEW QUESTION # 27
Which action is part of the enhanced due diligence process?
- A. Using standard monitoring procedures to monitor transactions and account activity
- B. Applying higher ownership percentage requirement for beneficial ownership collection
- C. Verifying the source of wealth for entities and natural person clients
- D. Collecting beneficial ownership details regarding the client's account
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
One of the actions that is part of the enhanced due diligence process is collecting beneficial ownership details regarding the client's account. This is important to identify the natural persons who ultimately own or control the client, and to assess the potential risks associated with them. According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), beneficial ownership information should include1:
The name, nationality, and country of residence of each beneficial owner.
The date of birth or incorporation of each beneficial owner.
The nature and extent of the beneficial interest held by each beneficial owner.
The means by which the beneficial ownership or control is exercised.
References:
FATF Guidance on Transparency and Beneficial Ownership
NEW QUESTION # 28
In a SAR/STR narrative concerning Individual A. which statement indicates a product of analysis rather than a fact or judgement?
- A. Individual A made structured cash deposits possibly to circumvent regulatory reporting requirements
- B. Individual A is a college student and employed part-time at a car wash.
- C. Individual A made structured cash deposits on almost consecutive days.
- D. Individual A was the originator of nine wires totaling 225.000 USD between January and March 2020.
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
A product of analysis is a conclusion or inference that is derived from facts or judgments, using analytical techniques or tools. Option B is a product of analysis because it implies that the investigator has used a tool or technique, such as a threshold analysis, to identify a pattern of structured cash deposits that may indicate an attempt to evade reporting requirements. The other options are facts or judgments that can be verified by evidence or observation.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification Handbook, page 23.
NEW QUESTION # 29
Which test should be included in a bank's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctions screening audit program?
- A. Reviewing wire transfer screening processes to ensure that potential name hits are investigated promptly
- B. Examining Human Resources processes for conducting criminal background checks on executives
- C. Ensuring that all clients with foreign identification are subject to enhanced due diligence
- D. Looking at copies of suspicious activity reports filed with regulators to ensure completeness
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The OFAC sanctions screening audit program should include the requirement that all clients with foreign identification are subject to enhanced due diligence, as this provides an extra layer of protection against potential violations of OFAC sanctions.
NEW QUESTION # 30
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 take to review the accounts held by the second client who is listed in the Paradise Papers? (Select Two.)
- A. Monitor all accounts and entities related to the second client
- B. Review all accounts being reviewed by AML investigators over the past year that have opened trust accounts.
- C. Inform Fl management of deficiencies in their AML program because the second client's activities were not detected.
- D. Recommend a SAR/STR be filed regarding the second client's use of a questionable trust to open an account.
- E. Inform Fl management of the start of a serious risk-based investigation that could result in losses and reputation risk.
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The investigator should recommend a SAR/STR be filed regarding the second client's use of a questionable trust to open an account, as this could indicate an attempt to conceal the source and ownership of funds, and to evade taxes and sanctions. The investigator should also monitor all accounts and entities related to the second client, as they may be involved in illegal activities or pose a high risk to the FI. The investigator should not review all accounts that have opened trust accounts, as this would be too broad and inefficient. The investigator should not inform FI management of deficiencies in their AML program, as this is not their role or responsibility. The investigator should not inform FI management of the start of a serious risk-based investigation, as this may compromise the confidentiality and integrity of the investigation.
NEW QUESTION # 31
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. Inspect electronic banking login records.
- B. Review the structure of the transactions to the three entities.
- C. Have the relationship manager contact the customer to understand the nature of the transaction.
- D. Seek evidence for the customer's source of wealth.
Answer: B
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 # 32
During transaction monitoring. Bank A learns that one of their customers. Med Supplies 123. is attempting to make a payment via wire totaling 382,500 USD to PPE Business LLC located in Mexico to purchase a large order of personal protective equipment. specifically surgical masks and face shields. Upon further verification.
Bank A decides to escalate and refers the case to investigators.
Bank A notes that, days prior to the above transaction, the same customer went to a Bank A location to wire
1,215,280 USD to Breath Well LTD located in Singapore. Breath Well was acting as an intermediary to purchase both 3-ply surgical masks and face shields from China. Bank A decided not to complete the transaction due to concerns with the involved supplier in China. Moreover, the customer is attempting to send a third wire in the amount of 350,000 USD for the purchase of these items, this time using a different vendor in China. The investigator must determine next steps in the investigation and what actions, if any. should be taken against relevant parties.
During the investigation, Bank A receives a USA PATRIOT Act Section 314(a) request related to Med Supplies 123. Which steps should the investigator take when fulfilling the request? (Select Three.)
- A. Exit the relationship with the business since it appears that customer is under investigation.
- B. Report to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that a match was found without revealing any other details.
- C. Report back to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within 15 days of receipt of the request via a secure internet website.
- D. Review the account(s) activity and proactively file a SAR/STR using the 314(a) request as the basis for the filing.
- E. Search its records expeditiously to determine whether it maintains(ed) any accounts for the subject(s) listed in the request.
- F. Do not respond to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) if the requested information is not present in the financial institution's system of records.
Answer: B,C,E
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the FinCEN's 314(a) Fact Sheet1, the steps that the investigator should take when fulfilling the request are:
Search its records expeditiously to determine whether it maintains(ed) any accounts for the subject(s) listed in the request. This is option F.
Report back to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) within 15 days of receipt of the request via a secure internet website. This is option E.
Report to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) that a match was found without revealing any other details. This is option D.
The other options are incorrect because:
Exiting the relationship with the business since it appears that customer is under investigation is not required by the 314(a) program and may interfere with law enforcement's investigation. This is option A:Not responding to Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) if the requested information is not present in the financial institution's system of records is contrary to the 314(a) program, which requires financial institutions to respond whether or not they have a match. This is option B.
Reviewing the account(s) activity and proactively filing a SAR/STR using the 314(a) request as the basis for the filing is not appropriate, as the 314(a) request itself is not a sufficient reason to file a SAR/STR. The financial institution should only file a SAR/STR if it has its own independent suspicion of money laundering or terrorist financing. This is option C.
References: 1: FinCEN's 314(a) Fact Sheet
NEW QUESTION # 33
Law enforcement (LE) suspects human trafficking to occur during a major sporting 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 dates1' and "companionship." The Fl wants to create an automated alert for human trafficking money laundering after this investigation.
Which activity type should they target?
- A. Deposits made within days of major sporting events
- B. Payments made to multiple hotels in the same city
- C. Multiple deposits between midnight and 4:00 AM
- D. Payments made for virtual currency
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
The activity type that the FI should target for creating an automated alert for human trafficking money laundering is multiple deposits between midnight and 4:00 AM (B). This is because this pattern is consistent with the indicators of human trafficking identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and the Egmont Group1, which include:
Frequent cash deposits, often in round amounts, outside of normal business hours Deposits made at different branches or ATMs in various locations Lack of information about the nature and purpose of the business Involvement in online platforms that advertise sexual services Expenses related to travel and accommodation The other options are not as relevant or specific as option B. Payments made to multiple hotels in the same city (A) could be a legitimate business expense or a sign of other types of money laundering, such as tax evasion or fraud. Deposits made within days of major sporting events could also be explained by other factors, such as increased tourism or gambling. Payments made for virtual currency (D) are not directly related to human trafficking, although they could be used to facilitate money laundering in general.
References: 1: FATF and Egmont Group, Financial Flows from Human Trafficking, July 2018, available at FATF
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.
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 full parking lot of cars with no staff at the site
- B. Lights turned off at the site during operational hours
- C. Visible attendance with children being dropped off by parents
- D. Visible signage indicating the purpose of the building
- E. Signs of severe wear and poor maintenance at the site
- F. A site located in a commercial building
Answer: A,B,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 # 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 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 money for a fee before returning it to investors.
What is the total suspicious transaction amount that the investigator should report?
- A. 59,000,000 USD
- B. 600,000,000 USD
- C. 541.000,000 USD
- D. 659,000,000 USD
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The total suspicious transaction amount that the investigator should report is 659,000,000 USD. This is the sum of the two transactions involving the LLC and the state-run oil company, which are 59,000,000 USD and
600,000,000 USD respectively. The other transactions that the LLC made to other accounts, a money brokerage firm, and real estate purchases are not relevant to the question, as they are not part of the series of transactions that triggered the alert.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification | ACAMS
NEW QUESTION # 36
A U.S. financial institution (Fl) receives a grand jury subpoena for a corporate client's account. The Fl should:
- A. provide the client with a copy of the subpoena.
- B. file a SAR/STR.
- C. request the client's consent for the disclosure of account information.
- D. review the corporate account's activity and transactions.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The Fl should review the corporate account's activity and transactions. This is because a grand jury subpoena is a legal request for information or testimony that may be used in a criminal investigation or prosecution. The Fl should review the account for any suspicious or unusual activity that may be related to the subpoena or indicate money laundering, terrorist financing, or other financial crimes. The Fl should also document its review and retain any relevant records.
References: Leading Complex Investigations Certificate, Module 3, page 14.
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 need to be robustly supervised so the regulator can maintain visibility in combatting TF.
- D. Small- and medium-sized MSBs are more at risk of allowing transactions linked to TF due to the lack of skilled compliance resources.
Answer: D
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
During transaction monitoring. Bank A learns that one of its customers. Med Supplies 123, is attempting to make a payment via wire totaling 382.500 USD to PPE Business LLC located in Mexico to purchase a large order of personal protective equipment. specifically surgical masks and face shields. Upon further verification.
Bank A decides to escalate and refers the case to investigators.
Bank A notes that days prior to the above transaction, the same customer went to a Bank A location to wire
1,215,280 USD to Breath Well LTD located in Singapore. Breath Well was acting as an intermediary to purchase both 3-ply surgical masks and face shields from China. Bank A decided not to complete the transaction due to concerns with the involved supplier in China. Moreover, the customer is attempting to send a third wire in the amount of 350,000 USD for the purchase of these items, this time using a different vendor in China. The investigator must determine the next steps in the investigation and what actions, if any. should be taken against relevant parties.
The investigator is gathering more information to determine if a SAR/STR filing is needed. Which steps are the correct ways of collecting the additional information? (Select Two.)
- A. Reach out to the relationship manager asking if more up-to-date customer due diligence information can be collected on the customer.
- B. Issue a USA PATRIOT ACT Section 314(b) request to participating financial institutions advising that information is needed to decide if the activity is suspicious.
- C. Conduct open-source research to determine if the customer and involved counterparties are in the same business field.
- D. Reach out to the customer and ask for supporting documentation for the conducted wires to avoid SAR/STR filing.
- E. Use available documentation received from law enforcement (e.g.. grand jury subpoena) as red flags in SAR/STR filing.
Answer: A,C
Explanation:
Explanation
The correct answer is A and C because these indicators suggest that the customer is using fraudulent documents and misrepresenting the goods to conceal the illicit nature of the transactions. Fentanyl traffickers often use front companies and falsified invoices to disguise their shipments as legitimate products, such as medical supplies or chemicals. Reviewing the invoices and transportation documents, as well as the FDA product certifications, can help to identify discrepancies or anomalies that indicate fraud or deception.
References: Fentanyl and Fentanyl Analogues: Federal Trends and Trafficking Patterns, page 18; Fentanyl Trafficking Offenses, page 2.
NEW QUESTION # 39
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.
During the investigation, new suspicious patterns and trends related to check cashing are observed. The Fl decides to conduct a training to ensure that 1) the AML program is robust and 2) the training program is relevant and appropriate. Which parties should be trained on emerging trends and red flags? (Select Two.)
- A. Loan department
- B. The board of directors
- C. Branch personnel
- D. Financial crimes investigation unit
- E. Senior management
Answer: C,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The parties that should be trained on emerging trends and red flags are the financial crimes investigation unit (A) and the branch personnel . These parties are directly involved in detecting, investigating, and reporting suspicious activity related to check cashing or other types of fraud or money laundering. According to the ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide1, "the FI should provide regular and relevant training to its staff on the AML program, policies, procedures, and systems, as well as on the latest typologies, indicators, and best practices for financial crimes investigations" (p. 36). The FI should also "ensure that the training is tailored to the specific roles and responsibilities of the staff, and that it is updated and evaluated periodically" (p. 36).
The other parties are not as relevant or appropriate as options A and C. The loan department (B) is not directly related to check cashing or other types of fraud or money laundering, although it may have some exposure to credit or identity fraud. The senior management (D) is responsible for overseeing and supporting the AML program, but not for conducting or supervising financial crimes investigations. The board of directors (E) is responsible for approving and reviewing the AML program, but not for implementing or monitoring it.
References: 1: ACAMS Advanced Financial Crimes Investigations Certification Study Guide, available at ACAMS
NEW QUESTION # 40
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 customers deposited fake winning tickets.
- B. The gambling company created fictitious transactions in an attempt to misrepresent the size of its business activity.
- C. The customers are attempting to evade income tax.
- D. The winning tickets are traded to criminals who. in turn, use the customers' accounts.
Answer: D
Explanation:
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
NEW QUESTION # 41
Which payment method for purchasing luxury items is a red flag for potential money laundering?
- A. Wire transfer
- B. Credit card
- C. Cash
- D. Personal loan
Answer: C
Explanation:
Explanation
According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the use of large amounts of cash is a common method for money launderers to move illicit funds [1]. Purchasing luxury items with cash can indicate an attempt to convert illegal funds into tangible assets that can be easily resold or moved across borders. As a result, businesses that deal with luxury items are required to implement enhanced due diligence measures, including monitoring transactions involving large amounts of cash [1].
NEW QUESTION # 42
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. Provide agents with unlimited access to customers' personal data.
- B. Sign consent forms permitting the agents to search employees' offices.
- C. Volunteer information not requested by the agents that the employees think may be useful.
- D. Take notes on the questions and comments made by the agents.
Answer: D
Explanation:
Explanation
The instruction that the person in charge of the broker-dealer should provide to their employees is to take notes on the questions and comments made by the agents (A). This is because taking notes can help the employees to recall and document what happened during the search warrant execution, which can be useful for legal or regulatory purposes. According to ACAMS3, "the FI should instruct its staff to cooperate with LE agents during a search warrant execution, but also to take notes of what is being searched, seized, or asked by the agents" (p. 35). The FI should also "keep copies of any documents or records that are taken by LE agents" (p.
35).
The other instructions are not correct. The person in charge of the broker-dealer should not instruct their employees to sign consent forms permitting the agents to search employees' offices (B), as this is unnecessary and potentially risky, as the agents already have a valid search warrant that authorizes them to search the premises. The person in charge of the broker-dealer should not instruct their employees to provide agents with unlimited access to customers' personal data , as this could violate privacy or data protection laws, as well as compromise customer trust and confidentiality. The person in charge of the broker-dealer should not instruct their employees to volunteer information not requested by the agents that they think may be useful (D), as this could interfere with the LE investigation or expose them to legal or regulatory risks.
References:
Introduction to Transnational Organized Crime
ACAMS Law Enforcement and Financial Crimes Investigations eLearning Course Module Law Enforcement Requests and Actions
NEW QUESTION # 43
A client that runs a non-profit organization that aids refugees in leaving their home countries received a remittance from a money services business that was ten times the average. The client was recently detained for providing falsified passports to illegal immigrants. Which predicate offenses could be considered in the SAR/STR? (Select Two.)
- A. Terrorist financing
- B. Narcotics trafficking
- C. Tax evasion
- D. Human smuggling/trafficking
- E. Antiques smuggling
Answer: A,D
Explanation:
Explanation
The correct answer is A and B because human smuggling/trafficking and terrorist financing are both predicate offenses for money laundering that could be related to the client's activities. Option C is incorrect because there is no indication of narcotics trafficking in the scenario. Option D is incorrect because there is no indication of antiques smuggling in the scenario. Option E is incorrect because there is no indication of tax evasion in the scenario.
References: Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification Handbook, page 10; Financial Crime Typologies - Intermediate Certificate, Module 2.
NEW QUESTION # 44 
During a review of the accounts related to Richard Aston, an investigator notices a high number of incoming payments from various individuals. They also notice that these incoming payments typically occur during large sporting events or conferences. As a result of the account review, of which illegal activity does the investigator have reasonable grounds to suspect Richard Aston?
- A. Aftermarket sales of entertainment admission tickets
- B. Embezzling from the hotel
- C. Sports betting
- D. Human trafficking
Answer: A
Explanation:
Explanation
The illegal activity that the investigator has reasonable grounds to suspect Richard Aston of is aftermarket sales of entertainment admission tickets. This is because aftermarket sales of entertainment admission tickets involve reselling tickets for events, concerts, festivals, etc. at a higher price than their face value, often through online platforms or scalpers. This practice can be illegal or unethical, depending on the jurisdiction and the terms and conditions of the original ticket seller. The investigator should look for indicators of aftermarket sales of entertainment admission tickets, such as high volume or frequency of incoming payments from various individuals, correlation between incoming payments and major events or conferences, and discrepancy between the customer's profile and the nature of the transactions. The other options are incorrect because:
A: Embezzling from the hotel is not likely, as it would involve stealing money or property from the hotel by an employee or a person in a position of trust. There is no evidence that Richard Aston works for or has access to the hotel's assets.
C: Human trafficking is not probable, as it would involve exploiting people for forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. There is no indication that Richard Aston is involved in any form of human trafficking or has any connection to victims or perpetrators.
D: Sports betting is not plausible, as it would involve wagering money on the outcome of sporting events or games. There is no sign that Richard Aston is engaged in any sports betting activity or has any association with bookmakers or gamblers.
References:
Advanced CAMS-FCI Certification | ACAMS, Section 2: Investigating Financial Crimes, page 10 TicketSwap: The safest way to buy and sell tickets Ticketing 101 | Ticketmaster
10 Types of Tickets For Events (+ Why & When To Use Them) - Eventbrite
NEW QUESTION # 45
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. 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.
- 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. Prepare new regulations that increase fines for FIs that allow financial operations on behalf of WMD proliferation sanctioned states.
- D. 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.
- E. 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.
Answer: A,D
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 # 46
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