Which method is indicative of potential money laundering and terrorist financing activity?
Correct Answer: D
This method is indicative of potential money laundering and terrorist financing activity because it involves several red flags, such as:
* The use of cash, which is anonymous and difficult to trace
* The urgency of the transfer, which may suggest a need to move funds quickly before they are detected
* The destination of the transfer, which may be a high risk country with weak anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) controls or sanctions
* The lack of information about the client and the beneficiary, which may indicate a lack of due diligence or customer identification These factors may indicate that the client is trying to conceal the source, ownership, or purpose of the funds, or that the funds are related to illicit activities such as money laundering or terrorist financing.
References:
* ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course1, Module 2: Money Laundering Risks and Methods, Lesson 2.2: Money Laundering Methods
* ACAMS CAMS Study Guide, 6th Edition2, Chapter 2: Money Laundering Risks and Methods, Section
2.2: Money Laundering Methods, pp. 35-36
* ACAMS CAMS Examination Preparation Seminar, 6th Edition3, Chapter 2: Money Laundering Risks and Methods, Section 2.2: Money Laundering Methods, Slide 14