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California, Nevada, Florida Top Mortgage Fraud SAR List Criminals Continuing Debt Elimination and Foreclosure Rescue Scams

VIENNA, Va. – The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network today released its First Quarter 2012 Update of mortgage loan fraud suspicious activity reports (MLF SARs) that shows California, Nevada, and Florida leading the nation in the…

SIGTARP: Operator of Virginia-Based Mortgage Modification Scam Sentenced to 7½ Years in Federal Prison
Application of Money Services Business Regulations to Daily Money Management Services

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Ruling

FIN-2012-R004
Issued: May 25, 2012
Subject: Application of Money Services Business Regulations to Daily Money Management Services

Dear [ ]:
This responds to your…

Department of Justice News Release: Former Chief Financial Officer of Taylor, Bean & Whitaker Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison for Fraud Scheme

 

FinCEN Supports Efforts to Raise Awareness of Elder Financial Exploitation

FinCEN joins with other Federal, State, and local government agencies and consumer protection organizations in recognizing World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. FinCEN…

Department of Justice News Release: Allen Stanford Sentenced to 110 Years in Prison for Orchestrating $7 Billion Investment Fraud Scheme
Department of Justice News Release: Check Cashers in Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Los Angeles Charged for Alleged Violations of Anti-Money Laundering Laws
Guidance on Determining Eligibility for Exemption from Currency Transaction Reporting Requirements

This document revises the guidance originally published on August 31, 2009, to implement the following changes:

  • Relevant citations have been updated to reflect the final rule transferring FinCEN’s regulations from 31 CFR § 103 to 31 C.F.R. Chapter X, effective March 1, 2011, and as…
Application of the Prepaid Access Rule to Bank-Controlled Programs

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Ruling

FIN-2012-R003
Issued: May 23, 2012
Subject: Application of the Prepaid Access Rule to Bank-Controlled Programs

Dear [ ]:
I am responding to your letter, dated…

Definition of Precious Metals in the Interim Final Rule Requiring Anti-Money Laundering Programs for Dealers in Precious Metals, Stones, or Jewels


 

Financial Crimes Enforcement Network

Ruling

FIN-2012-R002
Issued: May 25, 2011 
Subject: Definition of Precious Metals in the Interim Final Rule Requiring