DPMS-WIRE-002High Risk

wire activity

Red Flag

Corporate customer wires funds for a large bullion purchase from an account that receives frequent unexplained cash deposits, suggesting the wire is a layering step in a cash conversion scheme.

Industry
Dealers in Precious Metals
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
business entity
Category
wire activity
Regulatory Source
Document:FIN-2014-G001 MSB Expectations
Type:FinCEN Guidance
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1027.210
SAR Category:Suspicious activity
FinCEN Key Term:Layered Wire Purchase
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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