BSA SAR Narrative Writer

Structuring the Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) Documentation

Subject: Subject Name

SAR NARRATIVE DOCUMENT

Filing Institution: Institution Name | Report Date: ---

Primary Suspicion: Type of Activity

Section I: Subject Identification and Context

Section II: Chronological Activity Summary (The 5 Ws)

Section III: Analysis and Disposition

Disposition:

Institution Filing

Report Date

Subject Full Name / Entity Name

Subject Account Number(s)

Primary Suspicion Category

Total Aggregated Amount ($)

1. WHO & WHAT: Subject and Initial Activity

2. WHEN: Timeframe and Frequency

3. WHERE & HOW: Location and Method

4. WHY: The Nature of Suspicion

Investigative Analysis and Links

Account Disposition Action