US-Großbank: Über 1,2 Milliarden Dollar Strafe für Bank of Amerika
Der Bank of America steht eine Milliarden-Strafzahlung ins Haus. Der US-Regierung zufolge waren ihre Kontrollen unter anderem bei Geldwäsche nicht strikt genug.
The United States Department of the Treasury has imposed penalties exceeding $1.21 billion on Bank of America for violating anti-money laundering and sanctions laws, according to a recent announcement. The financial giant allegedly failed to report Chinese money laundering networks, as reported by the ministry. The total amount scrutinized involved suspicious transactions worth over $5 billion, with about one-fifth of these transactions raising concerns about national security.
The $11.6 million penalty includes a settlement related to sanctions violations against Iran and Russia, the ministry stated.
A court document revealed that the bank will allow external auditors to analyze suspicious transactions. Bank of America mentioned in a Bloomberg financial service statement that it has already invested billions into technology to combat financial crime and is working to address the issues highlighted by regulators. The second-largest U.S. bank is set to release its numbers for the previous quarter on Wednesday, with the fine now impacting its financial results.
The bank had previously been ordered to improve controls related to money laundering in 2024, but the Department of the Treasury claimed the institution did not take sufficient measures to enhance oversight.
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