On May 10, 2016, FinCEN held its second annual Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony , during which FinCEN recognized criminal cases where Bank Secrecy Act data played a significant role in successful prosecutions. These cases demonstrate that the reporting and transparency that financial institutions provide under FinCEN’s regulations can result in some of the most important information available to law enforcement. The following six award categories recognize achievements in combatting significant threats to the integrity of the financial system and the safety of our communities:
- SAR Review Task Force
- Transnational Organized Crime
- Transnational Security Threat
- Third Party Money Laundering
- Significant Fraud
- Cyber Threats
For more examples of investigations assisted by FinCEN data, see the 2015 award recipients or visit the Archive of Law Enforcement Cases.