The activity described in the question raises several red flags for money laundering, such as large and frequent cash deposits, transfers to offshore jurisdictions, and involvement of a charitable organization that could be a front for illicit funds. The Compliance Officer should file a suspicious transaction report (STR) with the competent authority, such as the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), as soon as possible, and provide all the relevant information and documentation to support the suspicion. Filing an STR is a legal obligation for financial institutions and does not require the consent or notification of the customer. The Compliance Officer should also follow the bank’s internal policies and procedures for handling such cases, which may include freezing the account, conducting further investigation, or escalating the matter to senior management.
ACAMS CAMS Certification Study Guide1, Chapter 4: Conducting or Supporting the Investigation, Section 4.4: Reporting, pp. 137-139
ACAMS CAMS Certification Video Training Course2, Module 4: Conducting or Supporting the Investigation, Lesson 4.4: Reporting
ACAMS CAMS Certification Exam Outline3, Domain 4: Conducting or Supporting the Investigation, Task 4.4: File internal and external reports, p. 18
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