Dirty Money! Three Stages of Money Laundering

The video explains the three stages of money laundering: placement, layering, and integration. In the placement stage, illegal money is moved into the financial system. The layering stage involves disguising the origin of funds through complex transactions. Finally, the integration stage makes the money appear as legitimate income. Techniques like smurfing, using shell companies, and intermediaries are discussed to illustrate how criminals obscure the money trail.

What are some examples of layering techniques used by money launderers?

What is the final stage of money laundering and how does it work?

How do money launderers integrate their funds back into the economy?