Indiana Money Laundering Laws
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Even the most sophisticated illegal enterprise, whether it's drug trafficking or the sale of counterfeit goods, remains vulnerable with respect to how the proceeds are handled and recorded. Even the infamous gangster Al Capone, who had the loyalty of the Chicago police and local politicians, eventually fell from grace after charges of tax evasion were filed against him. That is why many of these illegal operations turn to money laundering, which is the process of "cleaning" their ill-gotten proceeds in attempt to create a legitimate facade.
Countless methods have been used to launder money, including the transfer of funds to the bank accounts of other individuals; setting up legitimate, cash-intensive businesses (such as casinos and car washes) and reporting bogus earnings; or establishing so-called shell companies. Whatever method is used, the goal is to turn the proceeds from illegal activities into ostensibly legitimate assets.
Indiana Money Laundering Laws at a Glance
Learn more about the basics of Indiana's money laundering laws in the following table.
| Statute | Indiana Code § 35-45-15-5 |
| Statutory Definition of Money Laundering | A person that knowingly or intentionally (1) acquires or maintains an interest in, receives, conceals, possesses, transfers, or transports the proceeds of criminal activity; (2) conducts, supervises, or facilitates a transaction involving the proceeds of criminal activity; (3) or invests, expends, receives, or offers to invest, expend, or receive, the proceeds of criminal activity or funds that are the proceeds of criminal activity, and the person knows that the proceeds or funds are the result of criminal activity; |
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