{"id":3288,"date":"2026-02-25T23:17:16","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/?post_type=docs&#038;p=3288"},"modified":"2026-02-25T23:17:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T23:17:16","password":"","slug":"anti-fraud-and-aml-kyc-policy","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs\/policy-hub\/crowdfundings\/anti-fraud-and-aml-kyc-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Anti-fraud and AML\/KYC Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Module:<\/strong> CrowdFunding (Utsav daan\u2122)<br \/>\n<strong>Document Type:<\/strong>\u00a0Hybrid \u2014 Plain English + Legal Reinforcement<br \/>\n<strong>Trademark:<\/strong> UTSAV DAAN\u2122 is a registered trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd<br \/>\n<strong>Jurisdictions:<\/strong>\u00a0Global (compliant with India PMLA, UK MLR, US BSA, EU AMLD)<br \/>\n<strong>Version:<\/strong>\u00a01.0<br \/>\n<strong>Effective Date:<\/strong> 25th February, 2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>PART A: PLAIN ENGLISH SUMMARY<\/h2>\n<h3>Keeping UTSAV DAAN\u2122 Safe from Fraud and Financial Crime<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UTSAV DAAN\u2122 takes financial crime seriously. We have systems to detect, prevent, and report fraud, money laundering, and terrorist financing.<\/p>\n<h3>What You Need to Know<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We verify who you are<\/strong>: Before you start a campaign or donate significant amounts, we need to confirm your identity (KYC).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We monitor transactions<\/strong>: Our systems look for suspicious patterns\u2014unusual activity gets flagged.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We cooperate with authorities<\/strong>: If we detect potential money laundering or fraud, we report it to financial intelligence units as required by law.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We block bad actors<\/strong>: Individuals or entities involved in fraud are permanently banned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>We protect legitimate users<\/strong>: These measures protect genuine fundraisers and donors from being exploited by criminals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>PART B: LEGAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS<\/h2>\n<h3>1. POLICY STATEMENT<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>1.1<\/strong> UTSAV DAAN\u2122 is committed to the highest standards of anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) compliance. We implement risk-based procedures to detect, prevent, and report suspicious activities.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>1.2<\/strong>\u00a0This Policy applies to all Users, Fundraisers, Beneficiaries, Contributors, and Support Group members.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>2. KYC (KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER) REQUIREMENTS<\/h3>\n<h4>2.1 When KYC is Required<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>User Type<\/th>\n<th>KYC Required<\/th>\n<th>Threshold<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fundraiser<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Always<\/td>\n<td>Prior to the campaign launch<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Support Group<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Always<\/td>\n<td>Prior to designation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contributor<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Risk-based<\/td>\n<td>Above [\u20b950,000 \/ \u00a3500 \/ $600] cumulative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Beneficiary<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Always<\/td>\n<td>Prior to disbursement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>High-Risk Jurisdiction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Always<\/td>\n<td>Any transaction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>2.2 KYC Documentation<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>For Individuals:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Government-issued photo ID (Passport, Driver&#8217;s License, National ID, Voter ID, Aadhaar*)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Proof of address (utility bill, bank statement &#8211; &lt;3 months old)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">PAN Card (India) \/ Tax Identification Number (other jurisdictions)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Photograph (for verification)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">*Aadhaar used only with consent and VID where applicable<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>For Entities:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Certificate of Incorporation\/Registration<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Memorandum &amp; Articles \/ Trust Deed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">PAN\/Tax ID<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">List of authorised signatories with ID proof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Board resolution authorizing Campaign<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Proof of registered address<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Beneficial ownership declaration (&gt;25% holders)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2.3 Verification Methods<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Digital KYC<\/strong>: Video-based verification with live photo matching<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Document Verification<\/strong>: Automated checks for tampering\/forgery<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Database Cross-check<\/strong>: Sanctions lists, politically exposed persons (PEP) lists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Biometric<\/strong>: Where legally permitted and technically feasible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>2.4 Ongoing Due Diligence<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Periodic re-verification (every 2 years for low risk, annually for high risk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Transaction monitoring for unusual patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Trigger-based review (material changes, suspicious activity)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>3. ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING CONTROLS<\/h3>\n<h4>3.1 Risk Assessment<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UTSAV DAAN\u2122 maintains a risk-based approach considering:<\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Risk Factor<\/th>\n<th>Indicators<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Geographic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>FATF high-risk jurisdictions, sanctioned countries, and conflict zones<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>User Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Complex ownership structures, cash-intensive businesses, and politically exposed persons<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Transaction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Structuring (small amounts to avoid thresholds), rapid movement, inconsistent with stated purpose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Campaign Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Vague purpose, unrealistic claims, pressure tactics, and reluctance to provide information<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>3.2 Transaction Monitoring<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>3.2.1<\/strong>\u00a0Automated monitoring flags:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Multiple contributions from the same source to related campaigns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Contributions just below reporting thresholds<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Rapid withdrawal requests after funding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Inconsistent geographic patterns<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Round-dollar amounts from multiple sources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>3.2.2<\/strong>\u00a0Manual review triggered for flagged transactions.<\/p>\n<h4>3.3 Suspicious Transaction Reporting<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>3.3.1<\/strong>\u00a0When suspicious activity is identified:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Internal investigation conducted within [48 hours]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">If confirmed, Suspicious Transaction Report (STR) filed with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">India: Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UK: National Crime Agency (NCA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">US: FinCEN<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">EU: Respective FIUs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>3.3.2<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Tipping off prohibition<\/strong>: Users must not be informed that a report has been filed.<\/p>\n<h4>3.4 Sanctions Screening<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">All Users and Beneficiaries screened against:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UN Security Council Sanctions List<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">OFAC (US) Specially Designated Nationals List<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">EU Consolidated Sanctions List<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">UK Sanctions List<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\u00a0Individual country watchlists<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Matches result in immediate account freezing and reporting.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>4. FRAUD PREVENTION<\/h3>\n<h4>4.1 Types of Fraud Monitored<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table style=\"height: 270px;\" width=\"736\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Fraud Type<\/th>\n<th>Description<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Identity Fraud<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Using fake\/stolen identities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Document Forgery<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Altered or fabricated documents<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Impersonation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Posing as a legitimate entity without authorisation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Phishing<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Attempting to steal user credentials<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fake Campaigns<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Campaigns with no genuine underlying cause<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Funds Diversion<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Using funds for purposes other than stated<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Contribution Fraud<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Using stolen payment instruments<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sybil Attacks<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Multiple fake accounts to inflate support<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>4.2 Fraud Detection Measures<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Device fingerprinting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Behavioral analytics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Document forensics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Payment velocity checks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cross-campaign analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">External database checks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Community flagging system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>4.3 Fraud Response Protocol<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Upon fraud detection:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Immediate freeze<\/strong>\u00a0of Campaign\/Account<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Investigation<\/strong>\u00a0within [72 hours]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Notification<\/strong>\u00a0to affected parties (with restrictions if tipping off risk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Law enforcement referral<\/strong>\u00a0for criminal fraud<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Permanent ban<\/strong>\u00a0of fraudulent actors<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Asset tracing<\/strong> for fund recovery, where possible<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h4>4.4 Chargeback and Dispute Management<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Contributors must first attempt resolution through the Platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Evidence package prepared for payment processor disputes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Fraudulent chargebacks (friendly fraud) contested<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Repeat abusers blocked from Platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>5. RECORD KEEPING<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>5.1<\/strong> UTSAV DAAN\u2122 maintains records:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">KYC documents: Minimum 5 years after account closure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Transaction records: Minimum 5 years (10 years for high-risk)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">STR copies: As required by law (typically 5 years)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Investigation reports: 7 years<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>5.2<\/strong>\u00a0Records stored securely with access controls and audit trails.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>6. COMPLIANCE GOVERNANCE<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>6.1<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Designated Compliance Officer<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Name: [Insert Name]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Title: [Insert Title]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Contact: [Insert Email\/Phone]<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>6.2<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Compliance Responsibilities<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Policy implementation and review<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">STR filing oversight<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Employee training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Regulatory liaison<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Annual independent audit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>6.3<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Employee Training<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Annual AML\/CFT training is mandatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">New hire training within 30 days<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Specialised training for the compliance team<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>7. USER OBLIGATIONS<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>7.1<\/strong>\u00a0Users must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Provide accurate, complete information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Update information when changed<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Do not structure transactions to avoid reporting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Report suspected fraud to the Platform<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cooperate with investigations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>7.2<\/strong>\u00a0Non-compliance results in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Account suspension<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Fund freezing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Reporting to authorities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Permanent ban<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0 PART C: JURISDICTION-SPECIFIC ADDENDUMS<\/h2>\n<h3>INDIA ADDENDUM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Legal Framework<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">PMLA Rules, 2005<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">RBI Master Direction on KYC<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">FIU-IND Reporting Formats<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Thresholds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Identity verification for all Fundraisers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Suspicious transaction reporting mandatory<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cash transaction limit: \u20b92 lakh (where applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cross-border wire transfer reporting<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>PEP Definition<\/strong>: Includes foreign political figures, their family members and close associates.<\/p>\n<h3>UK ADDENDUM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Legal Framework<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds Regulations 2017<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Proceeds of Crime Act 2002<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Terrorism Act 2000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">FCA Handbook<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Thresholds<\/strong>: Occasional transaction &gt; \u20ac2,000 requires CDD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>SAR Filing<\/strong>: Via NCA&#8217;s SAR Online system.<\/p>\n<h3>US ADDENDUM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Legal Framework<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Bank Secrecy Act (BSA)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">USA PATRIOT Act<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">FinCEN Regulations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">OFAC Sanctions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Thresholds<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Cash payments &gt; $10,000: Currency Transaction Report<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) for transactions &gt; $5,000 with suspicion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Patriot Act Section 326<\/strong>: Minimum verification standards.<\/p>\n<h3>EU ADDENDUM<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Legal Framework<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD5)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">6th Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Respective national implementations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Beneficial Ownership<\/strong>: Register of beneficial owners &gt;25% required.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0PART D: ENTERPRISE INTERNAL MANUAL<\/h2>\n<h3>For UTSAV DAAN\u2122 Compliance Team<\/h3>\n<h4>A. Alert Triage Matrix<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Alert Type<\/th>\n<th>Priority<\/th>\n<th>Action<\/th>\n<th>SLA<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Sanctions Match<\/td>\n<td>CRITICAL<\/td>\n<td>Freeze account, notify Compliance Officer<\/td>\n<td>Immediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PEP Identification<\/td>\n<td>HIGH<\/td>\n<td>Enhanced due diligence, escalation<\/td>\n<td>4 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Structuring Pattern<\/td>\n<td>MEDIUM<\/td>\n<td>Transaction analysis, possible SAR<\/td>\n<td>24 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Document Discrepancy<\/td>\n<td>LOW<\/td>\n<td>Request additional docs<\/td>\n<td>48 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h4>B. Investigation Workflow<\/h4>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Step 1: Initial Review<\/strong>\u00a0(4 hours)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Gather all available information<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Review transaction history<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Check previous flags<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Step 2: Enhanced Due Diligence<\/strong>\u00a0(24-48 hours)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Request additional documentation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Conduct open-source research<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Verify with external databases<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Step 3: Decision<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">No further action (document)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Enhanced monitoring<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">File STR<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Law enforcement referral<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong>Step 4: Documentation<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Complete investigation report<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Preserve evidence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">Update case management system<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>C. Regulatory Reporting Deadlines<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Jurisdiction<\/th>\n<th>Report Type<\/th>\n<th>Deadline<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>India (FIU)<\/td>\n<td>STR<\/td>\n<td>7 days from determination<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UK (NCA)<\/td>\n<td>SAR<\/td>\n<td>As soon as practicable<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>US (FinCEN)<\/td>\n<td>SAR<\/td>\n<td>30 days from detection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>EU (varies)<\/td>\n<td>STR<\/td>\n<td>Typically immediate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Module: CrowdFunding (Utsav daan\u2122) Document Type:\u00a0Hybrid \u2014 Plain English + Legal Reinforcement Trademark: UTSAV DAAN\u2122 is a registered trademark of MyMahotsav Futuretech Ltd Jurisdictions:\u00a0Global (compliant&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"doc_category":[211],"glossaries":[],"doc_tag":[240,31],"knowledge_base":[199],"class_list":["post-3288","docs","type-docs","status-publish","hentry","doc_category-crowdfundings","doc_tag-guideline","doc_tag-policy","knowledge_base-policy-hub"],"year_month":"2026-04","word_count":1161,"total_views":"70","reactions":{"happy":"0","normal":"0","sad":"0"},"author_info":{"name":"MyMahotsav Admin","author_nicename":"support-team","author_url":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/author\/support-team\/"},"doc_category_info":[{"term_name":"CrowdFundings","term_url":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs\/mm-guides\/crowdfundings\/"}],"doc_tag_info":[{"term_name":"Guideline","term_url":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs-tag\/guideline\/"},{"term_name":"Policy","term_url":"https:\/\/mymahotsav.com\/knowledgebase\/docs-tag\/policy\/"}],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.1 (Yoast SEO v26.2) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Anti-Fraud &amp; AML\/KYC Policy | Utsaav Daan - MyMahotsav<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UTSAVDAAN\u2122 implements rigorous anti-fraud and AML\/KYC measures to protect donors and fundraisers. 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