SARS are a crucial part of any kind of anti-money laundering investigation. SARS often are perceived by banks as a nuisance and as something that they don’t want to dance to. Law enforcement has reached out to the financial community with programs such as Operation Cornerstone, which provides guidance and feedback to financial community. The most well-known example of how a SAR has helped was the recent New York Governor Eliott Spitzer case. Check out Sullivan’s upcoming webinar: Expert’s Guide to Suspicious Activity Reports (SARS): Tips to Avoid Regulatory Pitfalls & Penalties.”]