What did USAA get in trouble for?

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WASHINGTON—The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) today announced that it has assessed a $140 million civil money penalty against USAA Federal Savings Bank (USAA FSB) for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and its implementing regulations. Mar 17, 2022

Why is USAA in trouble?

Federal regulators have fined USAA Federal Savings Bank, a century-old institution that mainly does business with members and veterans of the U.S. military, for failing to follow anti-money laundering laws. Mar 17, 2022

Is USAA owned by the government?

USAA was formed in 1922 by Army Officers, and remains a privately owned, member organization. USAA’s stock does not trade publically, so is unavailable for you to buy on the open market.