Money laundering is the process of making illegally-gained proceeds (i.e., “dirty money”) appear legal (i.e., “clean”). Typically, it involves three steps: placement, layering, and integration. First, the illegitimate funds are furtively introduced into the legitimate financial system. The money is then moved around to create confusion, sometimes by wiring or transferring through numerous accounts. Finally, it is integrated into the financial system through additional transactions until the “dirty money” appears “clean.” Money laundering can facilitate crimes such as drug trafficking
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Transparency! The new Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA)
Jonathan T. Marks CPA, CFF, CITP, CGMA, CFE and NACD Board FellowFeb 17, 2021 · 4 min read
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