Money laundering is when money deemed “dirty” is “laundered” or “cleaned” through a legal way to make money. Money acquired through illegal ways in theory cannot exist or would have no way to circulate legally. Hence the problem of what to do with illegal money.  Often what is done is to use legal means to declare the money as legal income.

When being accused in an investigation, it is essential to seek a criminal lawyer  so that he can give all the necessary support in the case.  Today the  The crime of money laundering became famous, this because of the large operations carried out (such as Operation Lata Jato), which caused numerous searches and seizures, coercive conducts and arrests, especially of politicians and large businessmen.

It is considered money laundering any action such as hiding, covering up, hiding, disguising, pretending, simulating the origin of money (assets/values) that has an illegal origin.  It is common for “dirty” money to circulate through society and, in many cases, people can unknowingly commit this type of crime. And worse, it is customary for people with illicit money to use providers and purchase licit goods and services. The result of this is that people with no involvement in the laundering system can be accused of unknowingly participating.  It is worth noting that the penalties applied range from three to ten years of imprisonment, in addition to the payment of a fine.

A particularity that is harmful to the accused in money laundering is that there is no minimum value to be considered a crime, any and all illegal goods and products are liable to commit the crime of money laundering.