POWERS TO ENFORCE COMPLIANCE
In accordance with Article 21(11) of AML/CFT Act,2016, The FRC has the power to issue a formal warning, revocation or suspension of business license and fixed penalty fine upon reporting entities for non-compliance with anti-money laundering and countering the financing terrorism obligations.
The Table below illustrates the steps that will be taken to enforce compliance
No | Enforcement Steps | 2019 |
1 | Formal Warning issued to Banking Institutions | |
2 | Formal Warning issued to Money Transfer Businesses (Hawaalas) | |
3 | Suspension Orders Issued | |
4 | Revoked Business Licenses | |
5 | Financial Penalties for Banking Institutions | |
6 | Financial Penalties for the Money Transfer Businesses (Hawaalas) |