It is often hard for criminals to openly use the funds gained from criminal activities, especially if they are carrying out monetary transactions where they can be...
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...s where appropriate taxation has not been paid.
There are several forms of money laundering and it is an international problem, which can affect all industries.
Money laundering is usually a three-stage process:
Placement. Illegal funds are paid into legitimate financial arrangements with reputable institutions such as life assurance policies or building society accounts.
Layering. Layering will involve a number of transactions to hide the original source of the criminal funds. The number of transactions is unlimited depending upon how far the criminal wan...
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...esting cover for assets in countries where drugs trade is prevalent
Investments & savings – particularly with options for early surrender
Large lump Sum Investments & Pension arrangements: group or individual
Funding with third party payments or foreign currency transfers
Channelling funds through offshore accounts
Unusual relationshiips between settlors and beneficiaries