The issue for me at the time was, do you face a potential court proceeding, which might take years before we see the results, or do you send a timely message of deterrence? Uncertainty versus certainty: I opted for the certainty at the time, and the message. Given the results we've seen with the increase in a number of transaction reports we've received, and given the conversation we're having with the financial sector, I think the message was received clearly by all entities under the regime.
On April 11th, 2017. See this statement in context.