FinCEN's special measure restricts fund transmittals involving a Mexican bank, directly affecting US money services businesses and financial institutions' compliance obligations under BSA requirements.
The enforcement action targets a financial institution's compliance with AML/CFT rules and impacts cross-border fund movement between the US and Mexico, relevant to cross-border payments infrastructure.
Specialism
FinCEN's special measure explicitly restricts fund transmittals involving a designated financial institution to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks, which is core AML/CTF enforcement activity.
The special measure is a formal enforcement action by FinCEN that restricts specific activities and requires enhanced due diligence, constituting a restrictive order against the designated entity.
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TITLE: United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Imposes Special Measure Restricting Fund Transmittals Involving CIBanco
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On April 15, 2026, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) imposed a special measure prohibiting certain transmittals of funds involving CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple, a Mexican financial institution.
Special measures under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) represent enforcement actions taken by FinCEN to address money laundering and terrorist financing risks posed by specific financial institutions or jurisdictions. The imposition of restrictions on CIBanco indicates that FinCEN has identified significant compliance concerns or financial crime risks associated with the institution's operations. Such measures typically require U.S. financial institutions and money services businesses to implement enhanced due diligence procedures when processing transactions involving the designated entity, or in certain cases, to prohibit or restrict fund transfers entirely.
The amendment to this special measure suggests modifications to the scope or terms of the original restriction. These adjustments may reflect evolving risk assessments, changes in the institution's compliance posture, or refinements to the enforcement action based on operational experience or additional information obtained by FinCEN.
U.S. financial institutions and money services businesses subject to BSA requirements must comply with the terms of this special measure. Institutions should review the full details of the restriction to understand their specific obligations regarding transactions involving CIBanco and ensure appropriate systems and controls are implemented to achieve compliance. The measure remains in effect unless subsequently amended or rescinded by FinCEN.
**Reference:**
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Imposition of Special Measure Prohibiting Certain Transmittals of Funds Involving CIBanco S.A., Institución de Banca Multiple; Amendment. April 15, 2026. Available at: https://www.fincen.gov