Which statement identifies one of the duties of a government Financial Intelligence Unit?
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A. B. C. D.D
http://fiu.gov.dm/about-us/functions-and-responsibilitiesAnswer A:
This statement is correct. A government Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is responsible for receiving disclosures filed by reporting entities, which include banks, money services businesses, and other financial institutions. These disclosures typically include suspicious activity reports (SARs) and currency transaction reports (CTRs) that may indicate possible money laundering or terrorist financing activity. The FIU collects and analyzes this information to identify potential criminal activity and disseminates intelligence to law enforcement agencies and other relevant authorities.
Answer B:
This statement is not correct. While a government may impose economic and trade sanctions for foreign policy or national security reasons, this is not a primary duty of a FIU. Sanctions are typically administered and enforced by other government agencies, such as the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Answer C:
This statement is not correct. While a government may supervise and regulate banking institutions, this is not a primary duty of a FIU. Regulatory and supervisory functions are typically carried out by other government agencies, such as a central bank or banking regulator.
Answer D:
This statement is not correct. While a FIU may provide intelligence to law enforcement agencies and support their investigations into money laundering and terrorist financing, it is not responsible for prosecuting suspected criminals. This is typically the role of prosecutors or other law enforcement agencies.
In conclusion, answer A correctly identifies one of the duties of a government FIU, which is to serve as the central agency for the receipt of disclosures filed by reporting entities.