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First Bitcoin “Mixer” Penalized by FinCEN for Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has assessed a $60 million civil money penalty against Larry Dean Harmon, the founder,…

Supplemental Advisory on Identifying and Reporting Human Trafficking and Related Activity
FinCEN Selects Felicia Swindells to Lead the Bureau’s Policy Division

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is proud to announce that Felicia Swindells will serve as Associate Director of the bureau’s Policy Division.  Ms. Swindells will oversee the development and administration of policy and regulatory…

FinCEN Announces Jimmy Kirby to Lead Its Intelligence Division

WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced Jimmy Kirby was selected as the new Associate Director to head the bureau’s Intelligence Division.  As Associate Director of the Intelligence Division, Mr. Kirby will oversee FinCEN’s…

Advisory on Unemployment Insurance Fraud During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Federal Banking Agencies and FinCEN Announce Exemption from Customer Identification Program Requirements for Premium Finance Loans
Treasury News Release: Treasury Department Issues Ransomware Advisories to Increase Awareness and Thwart Attacks
Treasury Issues Ransomware Advisories to Increase Awareness and Thwart Attacks

The U.S. Department of the Treasury today issued a pair of advisories to assist U.S. individuals and businesses in efforts to combat ransomware scams and attacks, which continue to increase in size and scope. The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) advisory, entitled

Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Renewal; Comment Request; Renewal Without Change of Anti-Money Laundering Programs; Due Diligence Programs for Correspondent Accounts for Foreign Financial Institutions and for Private Banking Accounts
Prepared Remarks of FinCEN Director Kenneth A. Blanco, delivered virtually at the ACAMS AML Conference

 

 

 

Prepared Remarks

Kenneth A. Blanco