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Multiple Choice

Deadline for SAR filing after suspicion?

The key rule is that a SAR must be filed within 30 calendar days of becoming aware that the activity may be suspicious. If you need more time to gather information, you can extend the filing window by up to 30 additional days, giving a maximum of 60 days from the initial detection. This makes 30 days the baseline deadline, with an optional extension when more data is needed. The other timeframes go beyond the standard requirement.

The key rule is that a SAR must be filed within 30 calendar days of becoming aware that the activity may be suspicious. If you need more time to gather information, you can extend the filing window by up to 30 additional days, giving a maximum of 60 days from the initial detection. This makes 30 days the baseline deadline, with an optional extension when more data is needed. The other timeframes go beyond the standard requirement.