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Department of Justice News Release: Attorney General Holder, Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Announce New Funding Distribution for Enforcement Efforts at Mortgage Fraud Summit in Phoenix
Department of Justice News Release: Wachovia Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Agrees to FinCEN Civil Money Penalty
Civil Money Penalty Assessed Against Wachovia Bank

On March 17, 2010, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced the assessment of a civil money penalty, in the amount of $110 million, against Wachovia Bank. The action represents the largest penalty action to date against a financial institution by FinCEN for violations of the…

Department of Justice News Release: Wachovia Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement and Agrees to FinCEN Civil Money Penalty
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency News Release: OCC Assesses Civil Money Penalty Against Wachovia
FinCEN PROVIDES HELPFUL ANTI-FRAUD INFORMATION FOR 12TH ANNUAL NATIONAL CONSUMER PROTECTION WEEK

VIENNA, Va. - FinCEN joins with other Federal, State and Local government agencies and consumer protection organizations to recognize the 12th Annual National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW), March 7-13. This coordinated…

FinCEN Clarifies Expectations Regarding Beneficial Ownership Guidance Released in Conjunction with Financial Regulators

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today issued guidance, Guidance on Obtaining and Retaining Beneficial Ownership Information, which clarifies and consolidates regulatory expectations for obtaining beneficial…

Department of Justice News Release: Three Members of a ``Reverse`` Mortgage Fraud Ring Charged
Department of Justice News Release: Three Members of a ``Reverse`` Mortgage Fraud Ring Charged
FinCEN Proposes Clarifications to Foreign Bank Accounts Report (FBAR)

VIENNA, Va. - FinCEN today issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) proposing to amend the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) implementing regulations regarding the Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

The FBAR form is used to…

Department of Justice News Release: Financial Fraud Enforcement Task Force Hosts Mortgage Fraud Summit in Miami
FinCEN Issues Mortgage Loan Fraud Update

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released a new analysis of suspicious activity related to possible mortgage loan fraud reported in the third quarter of 2009. The report also discusses the types of suspected…

FinCEN Regulation Improves Domestic and International Information Sharing to Thwart Money Laundering and Terrorist Finance

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today submitted for publication in the Federal Register a final rule to conform its successful "314(a) program" with agreements with certain foreign…

FinCEN Releases Latest Edition of SAR Activity Review-By the Numbers

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today released its latest and 13th edition of The SAR Activity Review - By the Numbers. The report's findings indicate some moderation in previously reported suspected fraudulent activities and significant increases in other areas…

FinCEN Updated Advisory

VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today added an additional North Korean bank to its June 18 guidance to financial institutions regarding the involvement by Democratic People's Republic of Korea ("North Korea") government agencies and front companies in illicit…