Integration Techniques


Credit and debit cards


The use of credit and debit cards is an integration technique.


  1. Credit cards: Larry Launder transfers illegal funds into an offshore bank account. He also signs up for a credit card from the bank.
  2. Debit cards: Larry Launder transfers illegal funds into an offshore bank account. He also signs up for a debit card from the bank.
  3. Larry Launder uses the credit card or debit card to make payments for purchases and transactions around the world.

Credit and debit cards


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