Proposal gives new weapon in fight against cartels

Published May 2, 2025 9:46pm ET



Assistance from one of North Carolina’s 100 county sheriffs helped a freshman congressman craft legislation to assist law enforcement’s fight against international cartels.

If passed, the Financial Intelligence and National Security, or FINS, Act would amend Section 5312 of Title 31, classifying wire transfer service providers as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020.

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