Which of the following scenarios warrants enhanced due diligence (EDD)? (Select Three.)
Correct Answer: C,D,E
Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) applies to high-risk customers and transactions, including politically exposed persons (PEPs), high-risk jurisdictions, and correspondent banking relationships.
Option C (Correct): Correspondent banking relationships with high-risk jurisdictions require EDD to prevent cross-border financial crime.
Option D (Correct): Ambassadors are considered PEPs, which require EDD due to corruption risks.
Option E (Correct): A current prime minister is a high-profile PEP, requiring EDD and ongoing transaction monitoring.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect:
Option A (Incorrect): The individual no longer holds a PEP position and is in a low-risk country, so EDD is not required.
Option B (Incorrect): A local footballer does not present a high financial crime risk warranting EDD.
EDD Best Practices for High-Risk Customers:
Verify the source of wealth and funds for PEPs.
Conduct ongoing transaction monitoring on high-risk accounts.
Apply stricter controls on correspondent banking with high-risk jurisdictions.
Reference:
FATF Recommendation 10 & 12 (EDD & PEPs)
Basel Committee's Correspondent Banking Guidelines
Wolfsberg Group Guidance on High-Risk Customers & EDD