Key Metric Suggests STR Quality Dropped in Europe Since 2015

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ACAMS Moneylaundering.com
Published
Oct 17, 2025
Mindaugas Petrauskas

In a context where Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) continue to rise across Europe, a critical question is gaining importance: how many of these reports actually lead to action?

This year’s analysis explores a key indicator at the heart of Financial Intelligence Units’ effectiveness – the declining proportion of STRs forwarded to judicial authorities across several European jurisdictions.

To provide expert insight on this trend, Mindaugas Petrauskas, our Head of Financial Crime prevention, shares his perspective, drawing on his extensive experience in financial crime prevention and regulatory practice.

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