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Money laundering is the process of illegally concealing the origin of money obtained from illicit activities (often known as dirty money) such as drug trafficking, underground sex work, terrorism, corruption, embezzlement, and treason, and converting the funds into a seemingly legitimate source, usually through a front organization.
In February 2018, the demise of ABLV Bank triggered a debate on the structure of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) supervision in the European Union. A few weeks later, ECB Supervisory Board chair Danièle Nouy declared that it is “very embarrassing to depend on the United States to do the [AML] job.
The practice of money laundering, among other economic and financial crimes seeps into the economic and political structures of most developing countries therefore resulting to political instability and economic digression. Money laundering is still a great concern for the financial services industry.
Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is the United States federal law enforcement agency responsible for investigating potential criminal violations of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and related financial crimes, such as money laundering, currency transaction violations, tax-related identity theft fraud and terrorist financing that adversely affect tax administration.
the use of commercial or businesslike structures; engagement in money laundering; exertion of influence on politics, media, public administration, judicial authorities or the economy; and, motivated by the pursuit of profit or power, with the Convention against Transnational Organized Crime (the Palermo Convention) having a similar definition:
The Enforcement Directorate has reported a high conviction rate in money laundering cases, but this figure is based on a small number of completed trials. As of 31 January 2023, the ED had registered 5,906 Enforcement Case Information Reports (ECIRs) and arrested 513 persons. [28] However, only a small fraction of these cases have completed trial.
Yoshitaka Kato [8] - Head of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Japan, overseeing efforts to combat money laundering and other financial crimes in one of the world's largest economies. Marlene W. Mays - Executive Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit in Trinidad and Tobago, contributing to the region’s efforts in financial crime prevention.
The Israeli intelligence agency has called for a close cooperation between Israel and Albania to combat money laundering. Justice Ministry General Manager, Dr. Guy Rotkopf noted; "this is an important step in international cooperation between our countries to combat money laundering with the force of law and to deepen relations between Israel ...