This book provides an updated and comprehensive review of the subject of anti-money laundering activity. The text is designed to organize and simplify the explanation of the laws, regulations, and salient cases. The book also examines the role of the regulatory agencies, U.S. Department of Justice prosecution policies, most common methods of money laundering, and how legitimate financial institutions, in concert with other professionals, facilitate the practically open and notorious operation of money laundering activities.

This book covers the following topics in depth:
• Bank Secrecy Act
• The USA Patriot Act
• Money Laundering Crimes and Criminal Penalties
• Role of Government Agencies and Advisory Organizations
• Information Sharing Among Financial Institutions and Law Enforcement
• Global Enforcement Cooperation Measures
• And more!

This book is a must-have for federal and state prosecutors looking to build a criminal case, whistleblowers and their attorneys, and criminal defense attorneys. It is also useful those involved in cases raising issues regarding the transfer of funds and compliance efforts to meet the growing demands to adhere strictly to the law.