During adverse media screening, a KYC analyst discovers a customer’s beneficial owner is implicated in an article about a tax evasion scandal. Which is the best next step?
A.
Cross-reference the article's source and consider a second source.
B.
Ask the beneficial owner about its involvement in the tax evasion scandal
C.
Check that the customer's risk rating is inherently high risk.
D.
Reject the customer due to the risk of tax evasion
Adverse media findings should be verified for credibility and accuracy before taking action. Cross-referencing with another reliable source ensures the information is factual and not based on unverified or biased reporting.
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