2.73 Money Laundering using Illegal Proceeds to Promote Illegal Activity /18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(a)(1)(A)(i) is a criminal offense in the United States. It refers to the act of converting illegally-obtained funds into legitimate assets or money, and using them to facilitate or promote illegal activity. This type of money laundering is prohibited under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(a)(1)(A)(i). There are three types of money laundering using illegal proceeds to promote illegal activity under 18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(a)(1)(A)(i): (1) Concealment Money Laundering: The act of concealing, disguising, or hiding the source or ownership of the illegally-obtained funds. (2) Promotion Money Laundering: The act of using the illegally-obtained funds to finance illegal activities. (3) International Money Laundering: The act of transferring illegally-obtained funds across international borders in an effort to conceal the source or ownership of the funds. The penalties for engaging in 2.73 Money Laundering using Illegal Proceeds to Promote Illegal Activity /18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(a)(1)(A)(i) can be severe, including up to 20 years in prison and substantial fines.