JPN JAFIC Payment of Return Bond

Updated on: May 5, 2025

Latest Event


On Dec. 12, JPN JAFIC proposed revisions re payment of return bond.

  • JPN JAFIC proposed a cabinet order which partially amends the Order for enforcement of the act on prevention of transfer of criminal proceeds (Order EAPTCP).
  • Overview of Proposed Revisions
  • As the departure restriction system was established by revised Criminal procedure act, the agency work of paying a return bond is excluded from services for which judicial scriveners must confirm personal identity, due to a low risk of money laundering.
  • Consultation Period
  • Comments shall be submitted by Jan. 16, 2025.
  • May 2025 Revisions Finalized
  • On May 1, 2025, JPN JAFIC said no comment has been received during consultation period, and revised cabinet order gazetted will be implemented from May 15, 2025.
Regulators
JPN JAFIC
Entity Types
Corp
Reference
RF, Ord 187, OG 98, FS, 5/1/2025; CP 120240032, 12/12/2024; Order EAPTCP;
Functions
AML; Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Privacy; Risk
Countries
Japan
Category
State
N/A
Products
Corporate; Deposits
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Dec 12, 2024
Effective Date
May 15, 2025
Rule ID
236960
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
May 1, 2025
Report Section
AML & Enforcement