On October 19, 2022, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for D.C., on behalf of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), filed a civil complaint against Larry Dean Harmon (“Harmon”), seeking $60 million in civil penalties...more
Earlier this year, U.S. President Joe Biden requested an increase in spending for the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) to $210 million. Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives (the “House”) passed a bill...more
On April 28, 2022, the Acting Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”), Himamauli Das (“Das”), appeared before the U.S. House Committee on Financial Services to provide an update on FinCEN’s...more
But AML Concerns Linger As To “High End” Art and NFTs -
On February 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury published a study (the “Study”) on the facilitation of money laundering (“ML”) and terrorist financing (“TF”)...more
Danske Bank (Danske) recently secured a big victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. On August 25, 2021, the appellate court unanimously affirmed the Southern District of New York’s dismissal of...more
FATF Issues White Paper Addressing Challenges Facing Beneficial Ownership Collection -
First Post in a Series on the FATF Plenary Outcomes -
The Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”) held its fourth Plenary, virtually,...more
Seventh Post in an Extended Series on Legislative Changes to BSA/AML Regulatory Regime -
On April 5, 2021, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (“FinCEN”) issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking (“ANPRM”) to...more
Revisions to BSA Will Inform Regulatory Examinations for Years to Come -
Third Post in an Extended Series on Legislative Changes to BSA/AML Regulatory Regime -
As we have blogged, the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020...more
“Front” Seafood Businesses Allegedly Hid the Proceeds From Smuggled Shark Fins and Marijuana Distribution -
Last week, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia unsealed an indictment returned in July,...more
9/11/2020
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Indictment Again Highlights the Role of Correspondent Banking in Money Laundering -
On May 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) unsealed a 50-page indictment against 28 North Korean and 5 Chinese bankers...more
6/4/2020
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