Câu 12: CGSS: Certified Global Sanctions Specialist

The screening process identifies that a wire payment is received from a shipping company registered in a high-risk jurisdiction, and the funds are temporarily held. An invoice forwarded via the intermediary bank indicates that the payment was made on behalf of an apparent shell company. Which action would be the most appropriate from a sanctions risk standpoint?

1. A. Freeze/block the payment.
2. B. Proceed with the payment if the originator, shell company, and beneficiary are not present on a sanctions list.
3. C. Request further information regarding the payment, shell company, and beneficiary before proceeding. — đáp án hiện tại
4. D. Report the payment to the appropriate governmental authority due to sanctions concerns.