Suspicious Activity Reports and Suspicious Transaction Reports (SAR/STRs) are the cornerstone of financial intelligence reporting to government agencies. Critical financial information that supports the SAR filing decision and narrative, including financial data, account documents, teller surveillance cameras, and internal correspondence and subject interviews, are vital pieces to support a criminal investigation. This webinar will provide a firsthand perspective from criminal prosecutors and subject matter experts on crafting a compelling SAR narrative that is highly useful to their investigations into financial crimes and other illicit activities. It will also provide insights into how financial data help prosecutors in their investigations. Lastly, the experts will outline critical steps a financial institution or MSB can take in documenting and retaining key financial information that would be highly useful to criminal investigations.