OCC Banks on Crime Spotting: New Referral Guidance Drops
Published Date: 6/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is stepping up to spot and refer possible criminal actions tied to banking rules. This means banks and their workers need to be extra careful because the OCC will be watching for serious rule-breaking and could push for criminal enforcement. These changes kick in soon and aim to keep the financial world honest without unnecessary penalties.
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OCC to Increase Criminal Referrals
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) plans to step up spotting and referring suspected criminal violations of banking regulations under the executive order 'Fighting Overcriminalization in Federal Regulations.' Banks and bank employees should be extra careful because the OCC will be watching for serious rule‑breaking and may push for criminal enforcement. The notice describes the OCC's plans to address criminally liable regulatory offenses.
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