(1) Where an authorised officer of an accountable institution doubts the authenticity of a non-resident foreign prospective client's pass- port or identity document, the authorised officer shall seek advice from the embassy or a consular office in the country of origin of the prospective client to determine the authenticity of the non-resident foreigner's passport or identity document.
(2) Where another body has oversight responsibility, the authorised officer may obtain information from that body.