Bank official: Suspicious transaction reports are merit-based, not gossip
A bank official testified at the Vice President's impeachment trial that suspicious transaction reports undergo thorough verification before being submitted to the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC), emphasizing they are not based on mere speculation or news reports.
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