ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) CAMS Question # 228 Topic 23 Discussion

ACAMS Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (the 6th edition) CAMS Question # 228 Topic 23 Discussion

CAMS Exam Topic 23 Question 228 Discussion:
Question #: 228
Topic #: 23

A compliance officer at a financial institution has completed an investigation into a high-risk customer's activities and determined that there are strong indications of money laundering. The compliance officer has documented their findings and is ready to recommend offboarding the customer. However, the relationship manager responsible for the customer is resistant to the idea, citing the customer’s significant revenue contribution to the institution.

What should the compliance officer do next to ensure the appropriate escalation and decision-making process is followed?


A.

Escalate the matter to the institution's high-risk client committee, presenting the investigation findings and recommending offboarding while also acknowledging the relationship manager's concerns


B.

Proceed with offboarding the customer unilaterally based on their investigation findings and anti-money laundering (AML) concerns


C.

Attempt to persuade the relationship manager to agree with the offboarding recommendation by highlighting the potential reputational and regulatory risks associated with maintaining the relationship


D.

Delay the offboarding decision and continue monitoring the customer's activities, waiting for further evidence to solidify the case for termination


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