FinCEN proposed special measure (NPRM — not yet in force) — named a primary money-laundering concern; apply enhanced due diligence pending finalization
FinCEN 311 Proposed Measures is a US Treasury advisory identifying 5 foreign jurisdictions, institutions, or transaction classes flagged as primary money laundering concerns under Section 311, informing enhanced monitoring and correspondent banking due diligence for US-linked financial flows.
FinCEN Section 311 & 9714 Special Measures identify financial institutions, jurisdictions, and classes of transactions designated as "primary money laundering concerns" under the USA PATRIOT Act (31 U.S.C. § 5318A), the Combating Russian Money Laundering Act (Section 9714), and the FEND OFF Fentanyl Act (Section 2313a). These designations impose the "Fifth Special Measure," which prohibits U.S. financial institutions from maintaining correspondent or payable-through accounts with the designated entities.
Currently designated entities include: Al-Huda Bank (Iraq), Bank of Dandong (China/DPRK), Bitzlato (Russia/crypto), CIBanco, Intercam and Vector Casa de Bolsa (Mexico), Commercial Bank of Syria, FBME Bank (Tanzania), Huione Group (Cambodia), and PM2BTC (crypto). Jurisdictions designated include Burma, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), and the Islamic Republic of Iran. Proposed measures target Convertible Virtual Currency Mixing as a class of transactions.
These are among the most severe U.S. sanctions measures, effectively cutting off designated entities from the U.S. financial system. Financial institutions must implement these prohibitions immediately upon final rule publication. Official source: FinCEN Special Measures.
This is a medium-priority list with secondary sanctions or restrictions. While not full blocking, enhanced due diligence is required. Certain types of transactions may be prohibited or restricted depending on jurisdiction and specific programs.
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