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CAMS · Question #707

A bank received a subpoena regarding one of its clients. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the bank should review the subpoena and:

The correct answer is B. Perform a transaction review and respond fully to the subpoena. Banks must comply with legal subpoenas while ensuring AML compliance. Option B (Correct): The bank should review client transactions and respond fully to law enforcement.

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Question

A bank received a subpoena regarding one of its clients. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the bank should review the subpoena and:

Options

  • AFile a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR), including the receipt of the subpoena in the SAR
  • BPerform a transaction review and respond fully to the subpoena.
  • CClose the client's account by informing the client of the subpoena.
  • DAdjust the client's risk score and close the case.

How the community answered

(24 responses)
  • A
    4% (1)
  • B
    79% (19)
  • C
    4% (1)
  • D
    13% (3)

Explanation

Banks must comply with legal subpoenas while ensuring AML compliance. Option B (Correct): The bank should review client transactions and respond fully to law enforcement.

Topics

#subpoena response#SAR filing#FIU procedures#transaction review

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