Money laundering and terrorist financing are considered to be serious offences here in The Bahamas. In an effort to combat this type of activity, it is important that everyone, both individuals and businesses, play their part in monitoring and reporting any transactions that even look like they could be of this nature. The Financial Intelligence Unit depends on your reports to combat such activities.
The general public, both individuals and businesses, regardless of sector, are free to make reports whenever they observe questionable activity. These reports may be made at any time during regular business hours.
- Completely fill out the Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) form, available online by following the link below or at the offices of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
- Submit the completed STR form along with the relevant supporting documentation to the FIU. Please note that subsequent to this submission, the FIU may request additional information be submitted.
On completion of the analysis of the submission, the FIU communicates its findings to the reporting party. In cases where the STR can be substantiated, the FIU forwards all of the relevant information to the Royal Bahamas Police Force for investigation of the matter.
Suspicious Transaction Report Form
No supporting documents are required for this service.
This depends on the complexity of the issue.
There are no deadlines for this service.
There are no fees associated with this service.
For more information please contact
Financial Intelligence Unit
3rd Floor, Norfolk House
Frederick Street
P.O. Box SB-50086
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 356-6327 / 9808
Fax.(242) 322-5551
Opening hours: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except on public holidays.
