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Bank Secrecy Act

The Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) is a U.S. law enacted in 1970 to combat money laundering by requiring financial institutions to maintain records and file reports. These reports help authorities detect and prevent illicit financial activity.

Example: A bank files a Currency Transaction Report after a cash transaction exceeds the reporting threshold, and may file a Suspicious Activity Report if the activity appears unusual.

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