8.150 Money Laundering (18 USC Sec. 1957) is the crime of engaging in financial transactions that involve proceeds from illegal activities. It is a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the involved property. Money laundering is composed of three stages: placement, layering, and integration. Placement is when the illegitimate funds are introduced into the legitimate banking system. Layering is the process of obscuring the source of the money by using various financial instruments. Integration is when the money is used to purchase goods and services. There are two main types of money laundering: domestic and international. Domestic money laundering occurs within the same country, while international money laundering involves funds that cross borders.
8.150 Money Laundering (18 USC Sec. 1957) is the crime of engaging in financial transactions that involve proceeds from illegal activities. It is a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $500,000 or twice the value of the involved property. Money laundering is composed of three stages: placement, layering, and integration. Placement is when the illegitimate funds are introduced into the legitimate banking system. Layering is the process of obscuring the source of the money by using various financial instruments. Integration is when the money is used to purchase goods and services. There are two main types of money laundering: domestic and international. Domestic money laundering occurs within the same country, while international money laundering involves funds that cross borders.