Terrorist financing can be facilitated on gaming platforms particularly through the trading of in-game items for fiat currency. This mechanism allows for the movement of value outside the formal financial system, potentially evading detection and reporting requirements.
"One of the key ML/TF risks in online gaming is the ability to convert virtual assets or in-game items into real-world (fiat) currency, thereby providing a channel for laundering money or funding terrorist activities." (CAMS 6th Edition, Chapter: Risks and Methods of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing; FATF, Virtual Assets Guidance 2019) Incorrect Options:
* A: Buying in-game items with in-game currency does not in itself facilitate terrorist financing.
* B: Exchanging items between players may be a step in layering but is not direct TF unless items are traded for fiat.
* D: Obtaining items by in-game activity is standard gameplay and not a TF method.
References:
CAMS Study Guide 6th Edition, Risks in Gaming and Virtual Worlds
FATF Guidance for a Risk-Based Approach to Virtual Assets (2019)

* D: NGOs play an important role in raising awareness about money laundering, lobbying for strong AML/CFT laws, and educating the public and stakeholders about the risks and consequences.
* "NGOs help combat money laundering primarily through advocacy, education, and raising public and industry awareness."(CAMS 6th Edition, Role of NGOs in AML/CFT) References:
CAMS 6th Edition, Awareness and Advocacy in AML/CFT
FATF, Outreach to NGOs

According to the ACAMS study guide, one of the red flags for money laundering in cash-intensive businesses is "the presence of privately-owned ATMs on the premises" (p. 222). This could indicate that the business is using the ATM to deposit or withdraw large amounts of cash from illicit sources, or to facilitate the movement of funds across borders. The other options are not necessarily indicative of money laundering risk, as they could be explained by legitimate factors such as the change in customer preferences, the economic situation, or the expansion of the business.
ACAMS. (2020). Study Guide for the Certification Examination for Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (6th ed.). Miami, FL: ACAMS.
CFI. (2023)Money Laundering - Overview, How It Works, Example 1. Retrieved from
https://corporatefinanceinstitute.com
CALERT. (2016)How Do Criminals Launder Money Through a Restaurant? 2. Retrieved from https://calert.
info

The anti-money laundering specialist should recommend a financial institution to investigate the source of funds, identify people and companies that are clearly related, and identify a person fully, including their political history, when dealing with individuals holding important public positions. These are essential steps to conduct enhanced due diligence based on public information, as they can help to assess the risk profile, the legitimacy, and the transparency of the customer relationship. The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision' s list of public officials is not a reliable source of public information, as it is not comprehensive, updated, or verified. Therefore, it is not a sufficient criterion to check the background of potential customers.
ACAMS CAMS Certification Study Guide, 6th Edition, Chapter 4, page 971
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course, Module 4, Lesson 32
ACAMS CAMS Certification Exam Outline, Domain 4, Task 23