INV-KYC-005Critical Risk
identity/KYC
Red Flag
PEP client opens an investment account but the stated source of wealth cannot be verified through independent sources, and the assets appear disproportionate to known salary or business income.
Industry
Investment Advisers
Transaction Type
wire
Customer Type
PEP
Category
Regulatory Source
Document:Kleptocracy Advisory
Type:FinCEN Advisory
CFR Citation:31 CFR §1024.220
SAR Category:PEP concern
FinCEN Key Term:PEP
Last Verified:2026-04-15
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