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Are you confident reporting suspicious activity?

10 September 2025

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are a vital source of intelligence on economic crime and a wide range of criminal activity. 

The UK Financial Intelligence Unit – the part of the National Crime Agency which handles suspicious activity reports (SARs) – has produced six videos to demonstrate best practice. They cover the following topics:

1. What is a SAR and why do I need to submit one?
2. Know your glossary codes
3. Reason for suspicion
4. Best practice for completing the criminal / terrorist property section
5. Best practice for completing the prohibited act section
6. What happens after you submit a defence against money laundering or defence against terrorist financing?

The videos can be used as an excellent introduction to SARs or as a refresher for experienced practitioners. We recommend that all MLROs and their deputies watch them.