Intended for anyone interested in learning about the basic concepts of international crime and money laundering, this timely text explains money laundering terms and phrases; an overview of relevant federal agencies, transnational criminal organizations, and basic investigatory techniques; the intricacies of wire transfers and cyberbanking; and the phenomenon of the World Wide Web. TOC:The Bad Guys. International Criminal Organizations. Money Laundering Techniques. An Introduction to Money Laundering. Cyberbanking and Wire Transfers. Money Laundering in the Banking Industry. Money Laundering in Non-Bank Financial Institutions (NBFIs). The Good Guys. United States Federal Government Agencies and Task Forces. Anti-Money Laundering Tools. Domestic Money Laundering Statutes and Laws. Regulatory (Anti-Money Laundering) Forms. Asset Forfeiture. Law Enforcement Operations. Investigative Techniques. The World Stage. International Organizations and Treaties. The Pan American Countries: Canada, Mexico, Panama, and Colombia. Russia and the Former Soviet Union (FSU) Nations. Profiles of Other Countries.

Part I: The Bad GuysChapter 1: International Criminal Organizations