Q: 8
Law enforcement (LE) suspects human trafficking to occur during a major spotting event. LE officers
asked several financial institutions (FIs) to monitor financial transactions occurring before, during,
and after the event.
An investigator identified a pattern linked to a business. The business* account received multiple
even dollar deposits between midnight and 4:00 AM. They occurred each day for several days prior
to the date of the sporting event. Also, large cash deposits, typically between 2,000 USD and 3.000
USD. made by a person to the business' account occurred in many branches in the days after the
sports event
There was little information about the company. The company did not have any history of employee
payroll expenses or paying taxes. Expenses from the business account included air travel and hotel
expenses. Searches about the person making cash deposits showed little. An online social media
platform webpage with the individual's name showed ads for dates" and "companionship."
If the investigator uncovers evidence that foreign nationals are involved in this activity, they should
also note the possible presence of:
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