A customer comes into a financial institution and deposits a large amount of cash. He has never done that before. When asked about the deposit, he indicates he recently sold a used car and received cash.
He does not trust forms of payment and is wary of counterfeit money orders. What should the bank do?

A money remittance business will most likely attract money launderers because it:
1. deals primarily in cash transactions.
2. engages in international transactions.
3. conducts transactions for walk-in customers.
4. does not have to comply with transaction reporting.

Which method is used to launder money via wire remittances sent through a bureau de change or money services business?

The board of directors receives notice from the primary regulator of the bank that potentially suspicious activity has been identified and the bank president appears to be involved. The Board asks the compliance officer for advice.
Which action should the compliance officer take when informed?

An offshore company is owned by four equal partners that reside in separate jurisdictions. One partner presents an authenticated power of attorney apparently executed by the remaining three partners in his favor and requests that a bank account be opened on behalf of all partners. He needs this done quickly because there is a large deposit pending. The account-opening officer contacts the bank's anti-money laundering officer for advice. Which of the following should the anti-money laundering officer advise as an initial step?