FinCEN and the OCC have acted together to place a $24 million fine on the New York Branch of Arab Bank. The penalties are based on the bank's failure to maintain an adequate anti-money laundering program with respect to US dollar clearing transactions and failures to identify and report suspicious activity. The enforcement action holds the bank responsible for maintaining adequate anti-money laundering procedures with respect to funds transfers involving non-account holders and beneficiaries.
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