#QuickBiteCompliance Day 147
When the Gatekeepers Become the Bad Guys: The Danger of Internal Evasion
What happens when the very people who are supposed to stop financial crime become part of it? This is called Internal Evasion, and it’s a serious threat.
Imagine a bank has strong security systems to catch criminals trying to move dirty money. But what if an insider—a staff member—turns off the alarms? That’s exactly what happens when employees abuse their position to help criminals evade sanctions.
Here’s how it works:
🚨 Turning a Blind Eye – A staff member ignores suspicious activity or disables alerts that would have flagged a shady transaction.
💰 Hiding Dirty Money – An employee secretly moves illicit funds through client accounts to make them look legitimate.
🔄 Changing Records – Someone in the bank manipulates transaction data so criminals can send money to sanctioned countries or individuals.
Why does this happen? Sometimes it’s corruption. Other times, staff members are tricked, threatened, or simply don’t understand the risks.
This is why strong Regtech solutions and Open Source AML tools—like Mulai Console—are essential. They help detect unusual employee behavior, flag unauthorized changes, and strengthen financial crime defenses.
🔎 Trust is valuable. Let’s make sure it’s not for sale.
🔗 Source: ACAMS AML Glossary
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