Data mining uncovers crime

In a case involving drud smuggling and financial crime the Norwegian Financial Intelligence Unit mined information from several suspicious transaction reports from financial institutions in Norway) received one year earlier. The messages revealed large and frequent currency exchanges and money transfers out of the country. Persons who did not appear to have legal access to the amounts of money in question conducted the currency exchanges and transfers. An analysis was prepared and the informatio...

BPIR Categories

10.2.4 Use analytical techniques on data
11.1.5 Manage financial risk
13.8 Manage legal and ethical issues