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Consequences of Money Laundering
Gets
rich
Avoids
tax
Buys
respectability
Buys
influence
Buys a
Porsche
Threats
from organised criminals
Unfair
competition from launderers businesses
Unwanted
surveillance of money transactions
Corruption
of finance professionals
Extra
share of taxation
Corruption
of police, judiciary
Loss of
credibility
Breakdown
of legal system
Corruption
of Political system
Loses
money;
Loses
reputation;
Further
loss of business
The
crime incident brings together the victim, the offender, witnesses, and investigating officials at the
focal point. For each of these, there
may be implications for their dependents, their associates, their peer groups,
the broader community, and even the rest of the world.
Victim of Predicate Offence
Offender
Bystanders
Justice System
Self
Self
Witness
Investigating Officers
Dependents
Associates
Peer groups
Broader Community
Rest of the World
