Financial Crime Investigations

Question 1

A financial investigation combines tried and tested investigative techniques and traditional accounting and auditing practices to investigate the financial affairs of targets of investigations.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

These measures, including the use of search warrants and other instruments, should be used to gather evidence of criminal activity that cannot be obtained by other means.

Answer 2

Compulsory measures to obtain evidence

Question 3

Electronic surveillance techniques, such as electronic intercepts of wire, oral communications, electronic media and the use of tracking devices can be very useful in financial investigations.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

________ are individuals who actively solicit funds on behalf of the terrorist organization and are often more engaged in the movement and concealment of money.

Answer 4

Fundraisers

Question 5

Parallel investigations represent, in relation to financial investigations, focusing on the predicate offense and the money laundering offense simultaneously.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Financial investigations are data intensive. Specifically, they involve records, such as bank account information, which points to the movement of money.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

A financial investigation involves the collection, collation, and investigating of all available information with a view towards assisting in the prosecution of crime and in the deprivation of the proceeds and instrumentalities of crime.

Answer 7

False

Question 8

Money laundering and terrorist financing activity appear as interrelated topics; however, nuanced differences exist between these two distinct criminal offenses.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

For a terrorist operation to be conducted there must be a source of funding no matter how big or small.

Answer 9

True

Question 10

______, ______, and ______ obtained during parallel investigations can be shared, and resources can be effectively used to avoid duplication of services.

Answer 10

Information, Intelligence, and Evidence

Question 11

What is a useful technique to gain general background and intelligence and information on individuals/businesses, habits, and relationships of suspects?

Answer 11

Physical Surveillence