The crime of “money laundering” is one of the most difficult to investigate and detect, especially when its commission and concealment are well planned and well executed. On the other hand, however, this act poses an extremely high degree of public danger, as it not only undermines the foundations of the financial system, but also fuels the so-called “gray economy.” For this reason, it is punishable as a serious crime, i.e., with more than five years’ imprisonment.
Given that money laundering is an extremely complex crime that can be committed in countless and varied ways, it is impossible to cover all scenarios of money laundering in this article. Therefore, we will focus on the main provisions related to bringing and defending against charges for committing this type of criminal activity, starting with two interesting examples from practice.
Money laundering – a case from the practice of the law firm
What constitutes the crime of “money laundering”?
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Laundering of dirty money : process, in which the goal is to operate with funds, mostly – already financial, originating from illegal activities, in a manner such that it appears that their source is legitimate: process, structured in specific phases, through which to pass the dirty money, and the movement to a35> be a prerequisite for breaking their connection with the source.
Subsequent criminal activity for the legalization of funds acquired by unlawful means.
Stages of money laundering
Various money laundering schemes in the context of organized crime.
Money laundering according to the Criminal Code
In conclusion
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