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Statement from FinCEN Director William J. Fox on unauthorized SAR disclosures

"The unauthorized disclosure of suspicious activity reports (SARs), as detailed in recent press reports, is a violation of federal criminal law and is being reviewed by the appropriate law enforcement authorities.The release of this information by those to whom it was entrusted threatens…

Imposition of Special Measures Against Burma
Asia Wealth Bank
Imposition of Special Measures Against Myanmar Mayflower Bank and Asia Wealth Bank
Burma
Proposed Changes to CMIR Form to Streamline Reporting Process, Enhance Information for Law Enforcement

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced today proposed changes to the current Report of International Transportation of Currency and Monetary Instrument Report (CMIR), FinCEN Form 105.The most significant proposed change converts the multi-purpose form into two forms:

Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments - Accompanied by an Individual, FinCEN Form 105, and Report of International Transportation of Currency or Monetary Instruments - Shipment, Mailing, or Receipt, Fin
William J. Fox Director, Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

I wish to thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Tawfique Abdullah, CEO of the Dubai Metals and Commodities Center, and Eli Izhakoff and the other officers and members of the World Diamond Council for the opportunity to address this very important gathering. Opportunities like…

FinCEN Urges Cooperation Against Use of Diamond and Precious Metals Trade to Support Terrorist Financing

William J. Fox, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), is leading a delegation to Rome, Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates to underscore the importance of an ongoing dialogue and partnership between the diamond industry and governments in the Middle East and around the…

WARNING! LETTER SCAM ALERT

Fraudulent ANTI-TERRORIST STOP ORDER letters, purportedly sent by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), are being sent to bank customers. Copies of these ANTI-TERRORIST letters have been received by FinCEN that notify consumers that mandatory fees, in amounts of approximately $25,…