Which of the following is NOT listed as a common crime we can help detect?

• A. Money Laundering
• B. Hacking into computer systems
• C. Terrorist Financing
• D. Sanctions Avoidance

Answer: (B)

In AML programs, the focus is on financial crimes tied to moving, hiding, or concealing value. Money laundering is exactly what AML is built to detect: the process of making illegally gained proceeds appear legitimate. Terrorist financing is also a core concern, as it involves funds that enable wrongdoing and must be traced and blocked. Sanctions avoidance is another key area, with screening for transfers that try to bypass restricted entities or countries.

Hacking into computer systems, while a serious crime, is primarily a cybercrime rather than a financial crime. AML tools look at money movements, transaction patterns, and relationships to uncover illicit finance. Unless a hacking activity directly involves illicit financial activity that shows up in transactions, it wouldn’t be the typical focus of AML detection. That’s why hacking is not listed among the common crimes AML helps detect.