MoneyGram International SA Sanctioned by ACPR for AML Violations
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The ACPR Sanctions Commission issued Decision No. 2024-06 on March 19, 2026, imposing sanctions on MoneyGram International SA, a foreign payment institution, for violations related to anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing (AML/CFT) compliance obligations. The decision addresses deficiencies in MoneyGram's internal controls and compliance procedures that failed to meet French regulatory standards for combatting financial crime.
“à l'égard de MONEYGRAM International SA (établissement de paiement étranger ; lutte contre le blanchiment des capitaux et le financement du terrorisme)”
Payment institutions and money service businesses operating in France under ACPR supervision should review their AML/CFT compliance frameworks in light of this enforcement action. The ACPR's focus on AML/CFT violations for a major cross-border payment provider signals continued regulatory attention on anti-money laundering controls in the payment sector.
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The ACPR Sanctions Commission issued a final enforcement decision finding MoneyGram International SA in violation of French anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing requirements. The decision, numbered 2024-06 and dated March 19, 2026, addresses compliance failures by this foreign payment institution operating under ACPR supervision. Affected payment service providers and money transfer operators should review their AML/CFT frameworks to ensure they meet ACPR's regulatory expectations, particularly regarding customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and suspicious activity reporting obligations.
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Décision de la Commission des sanctions n° 2024-06 du 19 mars 2026 à l’égard de MONEYGRAM International SA (établissement de paiement étranger ; lutte contre le blanchiment des capitaux et le financement du terrorisme)
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