Wholeheartedly agree with Panku Singh’s enthusiastic embrace of the infographic he describes as one showcasing 8 real-world case studies. As he aptly states, “The best analysts don’t just follow checklists. They connect dots, challenge assumptions, and dig deeper when something doesn’t add up.”
Good for him to uncover and make this infographic available to all LinkedIn users. It is well done and worth putting on this financial vulnerability blog. This post may be a bit too technical for those not in the AML and compliance field, however still offers food for thought.
A final perspective on the first case study entitled Sudden Transaction Spike. It does call out to you and warrants a few questions at minimum, including making sure you verify that the money is not going to a mule account and therefore into proceeds of crime. And it is important to recognize the person initiating this dramatic change in account behavior may have nothing to do with the crime in progress. They have been duped into facilitating the authorization of this money transfer.
Panku Singh
AML Analyst | Financial Crime & KYC Specialist | Helping AML & Compliance Professionals Strengthen Risk Decisions
🚨 Think like an AML Analyst 🚨
Money laundering isn’t about definitions.
It’s about spotting patterns and asking the right questions.
I came across this brilliant infographic that breaks down 8 real-world AML case studies — from sudden transaction spikes to sanctions name matches — and shows how analysts think through red flags.
💡 Key takeaway:
The best analysts don’t just follow checklists. They connect dots, challenge assumptions, and dig deeper when something doesn’t add up.
👉 If you work in compliance, risk, or finance, this is a must-read.
👉 If you don’t, it’s still a fascinating look at how financial crime is detected.
Question for you:
Which red flag do you think is the hardest to catch in real life — structuring, dormant account activation, or PEP onboarding?
Let’s spark a conversation. The more we share knowledge, the stronger our defenses against financial crime.
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