Section 25, Terrorism Act, 2012

(1) A reporting entity may rely on an intermediary or thirdparty to perform required customer identity verification if– (a) there is no suspicion of money laundering or the financing of terrorism; (b) information on the identity of each customer, beneficial owner or other required customer due diligence documentation is provided to the intermediary or third party immediately on opening of the account or commencement of the business relationship; and (c) the reporting entity is satisfied that the intermediary or third party- (i) is able to provide without delay copies of identification information and other documents relating to the obligation of due diligence upon request; and Currency exchange or transmission business. Special requirements. Reliance on by third parties or intermediaries. 34 35 (ii) is established in or is subject to the jurisdiction of a State where the person is subject to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism or obligations equivalent to those specified in this Act, and is supervised for compliance with those obligations in a manner equivalent to those applicable in Sierra Leone. (2) The Unit or supervisory authority may determine which jurisdictions do not sufficiently adhere to and apply antimoney laundering or combating of financing of terrorism obligations for these purposes. (3) The intermediary or third party may not claim professional privilege or a similar principle to withhold the provision of customer due diligence, identity or beneficial ownership information or documentation when requested by the reporting entity (4) Notwithstanding any other provision in this section, any reporting entity that relies on an intermediary or third party has the ultimate responsibility for compliance with this Act, including all of the customer due diligence, identity and reporting requirements.