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FinCEN·Guidance·Severity: None·18 April 2026

FinCEN Issues Guidance on AML Risks in the Precious Metals Sector

FinCEN has published guidance for financial institutions and dealers in precious metals, stones, and jewels to help them identify and report suspicious activity related to money laundering. The guidance highlights common typologies, such as the use of gold to launder proceeds from corruption and sanctions evasion. It provides red flag indicators, including transactions with entities in high-risk jurisdictions or complex corporate structures designed to obscure beneficial ownership, urging increased scrutiny in this sector.

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Focus
AML/CFT
Sector
Gold/Metals
Authority
FinCEN
Action Type
Guidance
Jurisdiction
US

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