FinCEN Finds North Korea a Primary Money Laundering Jurisdiction

Summary

The US Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a notice stating that North Korea is a high-risk country for money laundering, following a May 27, 2016, finding by the Director of FinCEN.

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