Internal Investigations: From Alert to Case Resolution – A Practical Guide

Internal Investigations: From Alert to Case Resolution – A Practical Guide

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About this course

Learn from the tutors’ extensive experience in law enforcement agencies about the key challenges in AML internal investigations, the importance of a consistent investigative framework across the financial industry, and the need for continuous knowledge updates to identify emerging financial crime risks.
  • The objectives of this seminar are to:

  • Strengthen specialists’ ability to determine appropriate approaches across a range of AML internal investigation scenarios.
  • Provide and consolidate the knowledge required for effective AML investigations through practical, experience-based learning.
  • Enhance understanding of common money laundering risks, investigative triggers, and control gaps faced by financial institutions.
  • Develop teams’ capabilities to identify, assess, and investigate suspicious activities and potential AML breaches.
  • Improve participants’ confidence in handling alerts, conducting investigations, and making defensible decisions under uncertainty.
  • Reinforce best practices in case management, evidence gathering, and investigative documentation.
  • Improve programme participants’ professional efficiency and enhance their teams’ overall investigative effectiveness.
  • Promote a consistent, risk-based and proactive approach to AML internal investigations across the organisation.

  • Skills delivered

  • Understand the fundamentals of AML internal investigation frameworks and regulatory expectations.
  • Identify key investigation triggers, control requirements, and organisational vulnerabilities.
  • Recognize common money laundering methods and suspicious activity patterns.
  • Detect AML red flags and assess potential financial crime exposure.
  • Conduct effective internal investigations of suspected suspicious activity.
  • Apply practical investigative techniques and risk mitigation measures.

Course Curriculum

1. Overview of the Course
Lector Objectives Skills delivered Programme Modules

  • Introduction and Overview of the Course Content

2. Introduction to Internal AML Investigations
Overview of internal investigations Importance and regulatory framework Key responsibilities of AML professionals

3. Money Laundering typologies
Trade based money laundering Cryptocurrencies Cash-intensive businesses Underground banking - Hawala Cash smuggling and others

4. Understanding Predicate Crimes
Types of predicate crimes: fraud, tax evasion, illegal enrichment, sanctions circumvention Case studies and real-world applications

5. Conclusions and frequently asked questions
In this sections the conclusion of the course are presented and answered to FQAs.

6. Check Your Understanding
Complete this multiple-choice quiz to test your knowledge—achieving a passing score will qualify you to receive your course completion certificate.

Target Audience

  • AML/CFT compliance officers and MLROs
  • Financial crime and fraud prevention specialists
  • Risk management professionals
  • Internal auditors and investigators
  • Law enforcement and financial intelligence unit (FIU) analysts
  • Senior management with oversight of AML/CTF framework
  • FinTech, EMI, and virtual asset service provider (VASP) compliance staff

Videos and Seminar Notes

Access comprehensive seminar videos and notes that cover topics delivered during the sessions, helping you review and deepen your understanding at your own pace.

Quiz

Test your knowledge with interactive quizzes designed to reinforce learning and ensure you're on track with the course material.

Certificate of Completion

Receive a certificate of completion to showcase your achievement and enhance your professional credentials upon finishing the course.

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Course features

  • Lessons
  • Quiz
  • Duration
  • CPDs
  • Language
  • Skill level
  • Lesson format
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2 hours
  • 2
  • English
  • expert
  • Pre-recorded
  • Available from
  • 01/03/2026

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FAQs

Do I receive a certificate after completing the course?

Yes! Upon successful completion of the course and any required assessments, you will receive a certificate of completion. This certificate can be downloaded and shared on your professional profiles or with potential employers.

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Yes! Once you enroll, you’ll have access to the course materials up to 5 years, including video lectures, resources, and downloadable content, so you can revisit them anytime.

All course materials, including video lectures, PDFs, and assignments, will be available on our online learning platform. You can log in anytime from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Our courses are accessible on all modern devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. All you need is an internet connection, and you can learn anytime, anywhere.

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