Acams Exam CAMS Topic 1 Question 92 Discussion

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Question #: 92
Topic #: 1

A customer's registered business activity is a domestic carpet cleaning company. Besides domestic receipts, there are incoming weekly transactions from an international reputable

auction house starting at 15,000 USD and averaging 30,000 USD. The matching cash outgoings amount to 90% of the incoming deposits to non-related individuals. Which is most

concerning for potential money laundering?

AThe customer is paying 90% of the incoming proceeds to non-related individuals in cash.

BThe customer is a domestic carpet cleaning company.

CThe customer's international incomings are from an international reputable antique auction house.

DThe customer's initial international receipt has increased from 15,000 USD to an average of 30,000 USD per transaction per week.

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Suggested Answer: A

The customer's business activity as a domestic carpet cleaning company is not inherently suspicious, as it aligns with their registered business. However, the significant weekly transactions from an international reputable antique auction house raise red flags.

The sudden increase in the customer's initial international receipt from $15,000 USD to an average of $30,000 USD per transaction per week is also noteworthy. Such a substantial change warrants further scrutiny.

The fact that 90% of the incoming deposits are matched by cash outgoings to non-related individuals could indicate layering or structuring activities associated with money laundering.

Overall, the combination of large international transactions, increased receipts, and cash outflows to unrelated parties from an antique auction house is the most concerning aspect.

Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) resources.

ACAMS AML Glossary (definitions of terms related to AML).1

ACAMS AML Foundations Certificate (overview of AML concepts and responsibilities).2

ComplyAdvantage: 6th Money Laundering Directive (6AMLD) (details on AML regulations and penalties).3

by Velda at Jan 12, 2025, 05:04 AM

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Omega

2 days ago

The 90% cash payouts to non-related individuals is definitely a red flag for potential money laundering. The increasing international deposits are also suspicious.

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