A person working in the regulated sector fails to report knowledge or suspicion of money laundering as soon as practicable after it comes to their attention. What is the consequence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. They may commit a criminal offence of failing to disclose
- Step 1: POCA 2002 places a duty on people in the regulated sector to report where they have knowledge or suspicion.
- Step 2: Failure to report as soon as practicable is an offence.
Answer
They may commit a criminal offence of failing to disclose.
Why not the others: The duty applies to the professional as well as the client. Telling the client risks the separate tipping-off offence. The offence does not depend on receiving a payment.
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