CAMS · Question #242
A director of a financial institution was convicted of laundering money as part of a Ponzi scheme and terminated. As a result of an internal investigation evidence proved that an employee assisted in
The correct answer is B. Discipline the employee and inform local authorities. If an employee of a financial institution is found to have assisted in money laundering or any other criminal activity, the institution should take appropriate disciplinary action and report the employee to the relevant authorities. This is not only a legal obligation, but also a
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A director of a financial institution was convicted of laundering money as part of a Ponzi scheme and terminated. As a result of an internal investigation evidence proved that an employee assisted in the illegal activity. Which action should the institution take?
Options
- ADiscipline the employee with no further action
- BDiscipline the employee and inform local authorities
- CSince the employee was not charged, no further action is required
- DRequire all employees to complete additional anti-money laundering training
How the community answered
(47 responses)- A13% (6)
- B74% (35)
- C9% (4)
- D4% (2)
Explanation
If an employee of a financial institution is found to have assisted in money laundering or any other criminal activity, the institution should take appropriate disciplinary action and report the employee to the relevant authorities. This is not only a legal obligation, but also a sound compliance practice to protect the institution's reputation and integrity. Disciplining the employee without informing the authorities would be insufficient and potentially expose the institution to further legal risks. Ignoring the employee's involvement or requiring additional training for all employees would be ineffective and inappropriate responses.
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