FinCEN’s mission is to safeguard the financial system from illicit use and combat money laundering and promote national security through the collection,
analysis, and dissemination of financial intelligence and strategic use of financial authorities.
In Focus: SAR Stats - Quarterly Update (April 2015)
On May 12, 2015, FinCEN held its first Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony, during which Director Shasky Calvery recognized criminal cases where BSA data played a significant role in successful prosecutions. These cases demonstrate that the reporting and transparency that financial institutions provide under FinCEN’s regulations can result in some of the most important information available to law enforcement. The award recipients are: