Part III: Business & Regulation · Gaming Regulation & Compliance

Tipping Off

AML/CFT

The disclosure to a customer or third party that a suspicious activity report (SAR) or suspicious transaction report (STR) has been filed, is being considered, or is under investigation. Tipping off is strictly prohibited by law in virtually all jurisdictions and is a criminal offense. Even indirect disclosures, such as unusual treatment of a customer’s account, delays in processing transactions without explanation, or behavioral changes by staff, can constitute tipping off. All staff must be trained on tipping off prohibitions and the serious legal consequences of violations.

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