CAMS Question #642: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is A. A beneficiary of a transaction is a politically exposed person.. According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) methodology, financial institutions (FIs) are required to consider filing a suspicious activity report (SAR) in situations where they suspect or have reasonable grounds to suspect that funds are the proceeds of criminal activity

Question

According to the Financial Action Task Force methodology, which situations would require a financial institution (FI) to consider filing a suspicious activity report?

Options

AA beneficiary of a transaction is a politically exposed person.
BA transaction involves funds exchanged from crypto to fiat currencies.
CA FI identifies the payer is a dealer in precious metals or stones.
DA FI is unable to verify the relevant customer due diligence documents.

Explanation

According to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) methodology, financial institutions (FIs) are required to consider filing a suspicious activity report (SAR) in situations where they suspect or have reasonable grounds to suspect that funds are the proceeds of criminal activity or related to terrorist financing. One such situation is when a beneficiary of a transaction is a politically exposed person (PEP). PEPs are individuals who hold prominent public positions or have close associations with such individuals. Their involvement in transactions can raise red flags due to the potential risk of corruption, money laundering, or other illicit activities.

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