Exam CAMS Topic 1 Question 613 Discussion

Actual exam question for ACAMS's CAMS exam
Question #: 613
Topic #: 1
A politically exposed person (PEP) maintains an account at a bank. Last month a money laundering analyst filed a suspicious transaction report about unusual wire deposits originated by unknown individuals in the home country of the official.
To whom should this situation be escalated?

Suggested Answer: C Vote an answer

According to the ACAMS CAMS Certification Study Guide (6th edition), the bank's anti-money laundering officer is responsible for overseeing the implementation and maintenance of the bank's anti-money laundering program, which includes reporting and escalating suspicious activities involving PEPs. The anti-money laundering officer should be informed of any unusual or potentially illicit transactions involving PEPs, and decide on the appropriate course of action, such as filing additional reports, conducting enhanced due diligence, or terminating the relationship with the PEP. The other options are not correct because they are either not directly involved in the anti-money laundering program, or not the appropriate authority to contact in this situation.
References: ACAMS CAMS Certification Study Guide (6th edition), page 77-78. 123456789

by Bartley at Sep 08, 2026, 04:00 AM

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