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FinCEN and OCC Assess Civil Money Penalties Against the New York Branch of Doha Bank
WASHINGTON - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today announced the assessment of concurrent civil money penalties, each $5 million, against the New York Branch of Doha Bank, Doha, Qatar ("the Branch"), for past violations of…
| Enforcement Action
In the Matter of Doha Bank, New York Branch
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Important Notice
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has transferred all resources for money services businesses (MSBs) to the “financial institutions” section of its Web site. MSBs now will find all Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) information related to their industry in one place on www.fincen.gov. This…
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Joint News Release – Federal, State Partners Announce Multi-Agency Crackdown Targeting Foreclosure Rescue Scams, Loan Modification Fraud
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Guidance to Financial Institutions on Filing Suspicious Activity Reports regarding Loan Modification/Foreclosure Rescue Scams
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) is issuing this advisory to highlight loan modification/foreclosure rescue scams so that financial institutions may better assist law enforcement when filing Suspicious Activity Reports. This guidance is consistent with the Department of the…
| Federal Register Notice
Agency Information Collection Activities; Renewal of a Currently Approved Collection; Comment Request; Suspicious Activity Report by Depository Institutions
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Important Notice – All MSB Information Relocating to FinCEN.gov
This spring, FinCEN will transfer all information for money services businesses (MSBs) to its main Web site. Once the conversion is complete, users will find all of the same information on the new Web site as is currently available. FinCEN will notify users once the transfer of information has…
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FinCEN Selects ATF Official to Head Analysis Division
VIENNA, Va. - The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced the selection of Nicholas Colucci as head of the bureau's Analysis and Liaison Division (ALD)."FinCEN is pleased to have Nicholas Colucci in this key position," said FinCEN Director James H. Freis, Jr. "As head of…
| Federal Register Notice
Proposed Collection; Comment Request; Currency Transaction Report by Casinos
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PREPARED REMARKS OF JAMES H. FREIS, JR. DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK
Good morning. I am honored to open this morning’s panel which will provide an industry update in the fight against mortgage fraud. Among the considerable challenges facing the mortgage finance industry - from reduced originations, to an unprecedented volume of repurchase requests, and a record…