Frozen Wire Transfer

Your $2.8M wire transfer to crucial suppliers in Singapore has been frozen by compliance for 'suspicious activity patterns.' With only 6 hours until Asian markets open and suppliers threatening contract termination, you must navigate a labyrinth of banking bureaucracy and prove legitimacy before your entire supply chain collapses.

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

CFO of a mid-sized tech manufacturing company

Conversation Partner

Ms. Diana Chen, Executive Compliance Officer

Setting

Video conference call from your dimly lit home office at 3 AM, multiple screens showing plummeting stock projections

Location

Remote call between New York and Singapore

Learning Objectives

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Provide detailed documentation of previous transactions with the supplier

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Explain source of funds and business relationship history

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Complete enhanced due diligence questionnaire without losing composure

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Mr. Harrison, this is Diana Chen from Standard Pacific's Compliance Division. I'm calling regarding wire transfer #SPB428957 to Singapore. We've identified several high-risk patterns that require immediate clarification. Until resolved, these funds will remain frozen. Please understand this is non-negotiable.”

This is how Ms. Diana Chen, Executive Compliance Officer's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#454

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