6.0 Introduction to Lesson 6
6.0 Introduction to Lesson 6 mjg8Geospatial analysts involved in AML/CTF investigations plan and conduct analysis to provide actionable location intelligence for decision makers trying to stop transactions that fund crime and terrorism. This lesson continues the AML/CTF case study with additional information and datasets.
Section 6.1 reviews methods of integrating geospatial analysis into AML/CTF, considerations of the laws and higher authorities guiding investigations, and ways to present findings for decision making.
At the successful completion of Lesson 6, you should be able to:
- Integrate geospatial analysis with investigative techniques;
- Distinguish the difference between common financial transactions and patterns of fraud;
- Design an efficient workflow to analyze a complex AML/CTF case;
- Evaluate the results of geospatial analysis and propose recommendation(s) to decision makers;
- Reflect on learning through first half of the course; and
- Draft a second iteration of Term Project proposal.
What is due for Lesson 6?
Lesson 6 will take us one week to complete. There are a number of required activities in this lesson listed below. For assignment details, refer to the lesson page noted.
Note: Please refer to the Calendar in Canvas for specific time frames and due dates.
Requirements for Lesson 6
| Requirements | Details | Access / Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Read the course content pages and any additional required readings. | Use the Lessons menu or the links below to continue moving through the lesson material. Additional required and optional readings are listed on the course content pages. |
| Deliverable | No Deliverable for 6.1 | N/A |
| Requirements | Details | Access / Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Read the course content pages and any additional required readings. | Use the Lessons menu or the links below to continue moving through the lesson material. Additional required and optional readings are listed on the course content pages. |
| Do | Complete the Case Study activities for Money Laundering Layering, Integration, Geospatial Analysis, Recommendations | Directions are provided in the course text. |
| Deliverable | Submit Case Study Steps 3-5 with Presentation, due Tuesday (50 pts) | Submit your case study in Canvas to the Lesson 6.2 Activity: Case Study - Location Intelligence for AML/CTF Investigations, Part 2 drop box |
| Requirements | Details | Access / Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Read the course content pages and any additional required readings. | Use the Lessons menu or the links below to continue moving through the lesson material. Additional required and optional readings are listed on the course content pages. |
| Deliverable | Provide Comments, due Tuesday (30 pts) | Post comments in Canvas to the Lesson 6.3 - Supply Chain Security Management forum |
| Requirements | Details | Access / Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Read | Read the course content pages and any additional required readings. | Use the Lessons menu or the links below to continue moving through the lesson material. Additional required and optional readings are listed on the course content pages. |
| Deliverable | Submit Draft Project with Data Sources, due Tuesday (55 pts) | Submit your draft and data sources in Canvas to the Term Project: Revised Draft Project with Data Sources drop box |