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Reverse Money Laundering

What is reverse money laundering?

Reverse money laundering is the opposite of traditional money laundering, which sees criminals distribute illegal gains to make them appear legitimate. (For more information, see Money Laundering.)

Reverse money laundering refers to criminals taking legal money out of regular circulation and using the money to fund illegal activities such as terrorism or corruption.

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