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Section 33, Terrorism Act, 2012
Status not yet checkedTerrorism Act, 2012, Sierra Leone
(1) A reporting entity shall– (a) pay special attention to all complex, unusual
and large transactions and all unusual
patterns of transactions which have no
apparent economic or visible lawful purpose;
(b) pay special attention to business relations
and transactions with persons, including
legal persons and arrangements, from or in
countries that do not or insufficiently apply
the relevant international standards to
combat money laundering and the financing
(c) pay special attention to electronic funds
transfer that do not contain complete
originator information;
(d) examine as far as possible the background
and purpose of unusual transactions as
described in paragraphs (a) and (b) and set
out in writing their findings;
(e) take such specific measures as may be
determined by the competent supervisory
authority to counter the risks with respect to
business relations and transactions specified
in this section.
(2) The findings in paragraph (d) of subsection (1)shall
be maintained on file as specified in section 30 on record keeping
and shall be made available promptly if requested by the Unit, a
supervisory authority or any other competent authority that should
have access.
(3) Where the reporting entity has reasonable
grounds for believing that the business transactions referred to in
this section could constitute or be related to money laundering,
terrorism financing or an unlawful activity, the financial institution
shall promptly report the matter to the Unit.
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