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Weekly Roundup: FinCEN Extends Courier GTO to Texas, New York Law Firm Linked to Consultancy Allegations, and More
printThe U.S. Treasury Department extended reporting requirements for armored car companies and other monetary couriers in Southern California and, for the first time, at border crossings stretching nearly 400 miles in South Texas. Under two geographic targeting orders (GTOs) issued Friday, currency couriers must report the transportation of all monetary instruments as well as sources and recipients of the funds. More and More The department also issued guidance on current U.S. restrictions against Iran and transactions allowed should the White House sign off on further sanctions relief as outlined under last month's comprehensive accord. More and More Two New York...
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