Introduction to Money Laundering


What is money laundering?


Let's start by having a common understanding of the definition of money laundering and the scale of the problem.


Every year, huge amounts of funds are generated from illegal activities such as drug trafficking, tax evasion, people smuggling, theft, arms trafficking and corrupt practices. These funds are mostly in the form of cash.


What is money laundering?


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