MONEY LAUNDERING “The Basics”.

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MONEY LAUNDERING “The Basics”

WHAT IS MONEY LAUNDERING? ALL Procedures, Methods and Transactions designed to change the identity of the source of illegally obtained money so that it appears to have come from a legitimate source.

STAGES OF MONEY LAUNDERING Step 3: Integration Step 2: Layering Step 1: Placement

STAGES OF MONEY LAUNDERING Money Laundering is a dynamic three (3) stage process: 1. PLACEMENT – moving the funds from direct association with the crime; examples 2. LAYERING – disguising the trail to foil pursuit; and 3. INTEGRATION – making the money available to the criminal once again with its occupational and geographic origins hidden from view

PLACEMENT This is the first step in the money laundering process and involves the introduction of the money into the financial system. In most instances, the money from illicit sources are co-mingled with money from legitimate business. This is the stage that the launderers are most Vulnerable; hence the need for relevant gatekeepers.

LAYERING Having introduced the monies into the financial system, steps are taken to disguise the source of the funding; as such layers of transactions are carried out. Layering can take place through electronic transfer of funds … At this stage, there is usually difficulty in detecting and investigating money laundering.

INTEGRATION This is the final stage of the money laundering process. At this stage, the monies are integrated into the legitimate economy and assimilated with all other assets and can be used for any purpose. The aim at this stage is to reunite the funds with the criminal in a manner that doesn’t raise suspicion and appears to be legitimate.

The Legal framework The Proceeds of Crime Act The Proceeds of Crime (Money laundering Prevention) Regulations Terrorism Prevention Act Et al

PROCEEDS OF CRIME ACT (POCA) Introduced for two (2) major reasons: To strengthen government’s efforts to detect and confiscate money and property obtained through criminal acts; and 2) To better prevent instances of money laundering. The proceeds of crime can be anything cash, property, shares, cars, art work etc.

The Gatekeepers

The Gatekeepers There are two (2) categories of businesses within the regulated sector: 1. Financial institutions: 2. Designated non-financial institutions:

The Gatekeepers Businesses in the regulated sector are required to comply with the requirements of POCA and its regulations as well as the directions of the Competent and Supervisory Authorities.

Some Regulatory Requirements of Businesses within the Regulated Sector 1. Reporting 2. Record keeping 3 Establishing internal control mechanisms 4. Undertaking risk based assessments

Penalties for Money Laundering and Terrorism financing Money laundering: individual- fine $3 million and/or imprisonment up to 20 years; body corporate- fine Failure to implement regulatory controls by regulated businesses – fine up to $400, 000 Failure to report and tipping off - fine up to $1 million and or imprisonment up to 12 months

‘Know Your Customers’

‘Know Your Customers’ Business in the regulated sector are prohibited from forming a business relationship or engaging in a one-off transaction unless it takes the necessary steps to establish the identity of the other part and verify that identity.

Identification and Verification IDENTIFICATION Customers are to produce satisfactory evidence of their identity once they engage in business transaction with a financial institution. Exceptions: a. A regulated business b. Small one-off transactions c. electronic arrangements

Identification and Verification Some examples of satisfactory evidence include: A valid Passport A valid National ID A valid Driver’s Licence

Identification and Verification VERIFICATION Verifying a customer’s identity consists of checking the information provided by the customer against information obtained from a reliable and independent source.

Enhanced Due Diligence Regulation 7A(4) of the MLPR requires that, where a business relationship or one-off transaction is determined to be high-risk, a business in the regulated sector shall carry out enhanced due diligence measures which includes but is not limited to the following: 1. Obtain senior management approval to commence or continue the business relationship or one off transaction.

2. Verification of the source of funds or wealth held by the applicant for business and all other persons concerned in the business relationship or one off transaction.   3. Enhanced monitoring throughout the course of the business relationship or one off transaction.

Enhanced Due Diligence Politically Exposed Persons Financial institutions are required to implement “Enhanced Due Diligence” for transactions involving high risk activities, businesses, foreign countries, linked accounts and politically exposed persons

Politically Exposed Persons A Politically Exposed Person is any individual who in relation to any State carries out functions analogous to any of the following: a head of state; a head of government; a member of any House of Parliament; a Minister of Government; A member of the judiciary; a military official above the rank of Captain; a member of the police of or above the rank of Assistant Commissioner;

a Permanent Secretary, Chief Technical Director or chief officer in charge of the operations of a Ministry, department of Government, executive agency or statutory body; a director or chief executive of any company in which the Government owns a controlling interest; an official of any political party; an individual who carries out any prominent function at the behest of an international organisation; an individual who is a relative or is known to be a close associate of any of the above.

“Close associate” means an individual who is a business partner, or associated in any other form, in a common commercial enterprise with the person concerned; “Relative” means the person’s spouse (legal and common law), child, step child, adopted child, spouse of child, parents, brother or sister.

New Kidz on the Block In 2013 there were numerous amendments to POCA and Regulations (consequential amendments were also made to other pieces of legislations). Chief among these amendments were: A prohibition on cash transactions over $1 M – exceptions being regulated deposit-takers and cambios; Requirement of a Risk Based Approach to products, technologies, customers and transactions;

3. Application of statutory sanctions by the Competent Authority where another legislation allows for regulatory actions to be taken in respect of offences under paragraph 6 (2) of the Regulations; 4. Provision of guidance to regulated businesses as to high risk relationships and the need for enhanced due diligence;

The End!