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Suspicious Transaction Report Form
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Introduction
This is a Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) form used in Nauru, a small island nation in the Pacific Ocean. The form is designed to report suspicious transactions that may be related to money laundering or other financial crimes.
Understanding the Form Structure
The STR form consists of six parts, each asking for specific information about the transaction being reported. Here’s a breakdown of each section:
Part A: General Information
- This section asks for basic information about the reporting entity (the person or organization filing the report).
- It also asks if the account holder is a signatory to the account and provides space to list the account details.
Part B: Transaction Details
- This section asks for detailed information about the suspicious transaction, including:
- Type of transaction
- Date of transaction
- Total amount of transaction
- If another financial institution was involved in the transaction
Part C: Transaction Details (continued)
- This section continues to ask for more detailed information about the transaction, including:
- If a cheque, bank draft, or money order was involved
- If a telegraphic transfer or transfer of currency was involved
- If securities were purchased or sold
Part D: Recipient Person/Corporation
- This section asks for information about the recipient person or corporation, including:
- Full name and occupation/business activity
- Address and phone number
- Account details (if applicable)
Part E: Description of Suspicious Transaction
- This section asks the reporting entity to describe the grounds for suspicion, which can include:
- Large, unusual, or uneconomic movement of funds
- Unusual business activity or transaction
- Suspect customer has provided false name or account details
Part F: Reporting Entity Details
- This section asks for information about the reporting entity, including:
- Full name and address
- Contact information (phone number, fax number)
- Financial institutions internal reference number (if applicable)
Signing off
The report must be signed by an authorized person, such as a financial crime compliance officer.