Exam CAMS7 Topic 1 Question 384 Discussion

Real estate ML/TF risk is highest where transparency is low or the origin of funds is obscured:
Use of cash to purchase property (A):"All-cash transactions in real estate present a high ML risk, as they bypass traditional financial scrutiny and facilitate the placement of illicit funds."(CAMS 6th Edition, Real Estate Money Laundering Risks) Use of a company for the purchase of property (D):"Purchasing property through companies, especially shell companies, can conceal the beneficial owner and the true source of funds."(CAMS 6th Edition, Real Estate ML/TF Risks; FATF, Real Estate Sector) Incorrect Options:
B: Unlicensed agents may be risky, but the core risks are A and D.
C: Trusts may add complexity but are less common/high-risk than company structures.
E: Value manipulation is risky but less so than the above.
References:
CAMS 6th Edition, ML/TF Risks in Real Estate
FATF, Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing through the Real Estate Sector