Technical factsheet: suspicious activity reports (SARs)

A suspicious activity report (SAR) is a way of notifying law enforcement about a client or behaviour that appears to be suspicious and potentially related to money laundering or the financing of terrorist activities. SARs play a vital role in transferring intelligence at all levels, from small businesses right up to the international stage.

This factsheet should be read in conjunction with Technical factsheet: how to submit a good-quality suspicious activity report (SAR) using the NCA SARs online portal