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FCA launches criminal proceedings against NatWest over money laundering failures

NatWest will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 14 April

The case arises from the handling of funds deposited into accounts operated by a UK incorporated customer of NatWest
The case arises from the handling of funds deposited into accounts operated by a UK incorporated customer of NatWest Photo: Getty Images

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has launched criminal proceedings against high street bank NatWest, accusing it of failing to comply with money laundering regulations.

The watchdog alleged in a 16 March statement NatWest failed to abide by the rules between November 2011 and October 2016, in a case relating to the funds from a single business customer of the bank.

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