CAMS Question #280: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is D. Shell banks operating in foreign jurisdictions. shell banks are banks that have no physical presence in any country and are not affiliated with any regulated financial institution. They are often used by money launderers and terrorist financiers to hide their illicit activities and evade regulatory oversight. The USA PATRIOT A

Question

Under the USA PATRIOT Act, in which scenario would the US not have jurisdiction?

Options

AUS bank subsidiaries located in foreign jurisdictions
BForeign branch of a bank located in the US
CForeign bank with a US correspondent account
DShell banks operating in foreign jurisdictions

Explanation

shell banks are banks that have no physical presence in any country and are not affiliated with any regulated financial institution. They are often used by money launderers and terrorist financiers to hide their illicit activities and evade regulatory oversight. The USA PATRIOT Act prohibits US financial institutions from opening or maintaining correspondent accounts with shell banks, and requires them to take reasonable steps to ensure that their foreign correspondent banks do not provide services to shell banks. Therefore, the US does not have jurisdiction over shell banks operating in foreign jurisdictions, unless they are involved in transactions that violate US laws or sanctions.

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