Series 53: Applicable Federal Laws

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Applicable Federal Laws

The Bank Secrecy Act (1970) was the first federal government attempt to address money laundering. Its original provisions required financial institutions to:

Keep records of cash purchases of negotiable instruments

File reports of cash transactions exceeding $10,000

Report suspicious activity that might signify money laundering, tax evasion, or other criminal activities

The failure of many banks to comply with its recordkeeping requirements and the practice o

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