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title: The FinCEN Files
description: A leak of SARs has fueled articles and accusations about whether FIs and FinCEN are carry out their BSA obligations.
---

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# [The FinCEN Files](https://www.amlrightsource.com/this-week-in-aml/the-fincen-files)

 Written by [AML RightSource](https://www.amlrightsource.com/this-week-in-aml/author/aml-rightsource) | Sep 25, 2020

This week, Vice Chairman John Byrne, and Creative Director Elliot Berman of the AML RightSource staff the publication of information from leaked suspicious activity reports (SARs) and the implications for BSA reform and the impact on FI compliance programs.

 

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