Money laundering is a common strategy used by criminal organizations to hide the source of their illegal income. The goal is to shield illegal organizations from punishment while making money look legitimate. Additionally, this conduct makes it challenging for law enforcement to follow money traces.
People who intentionally or unintentionally assist criminal groups in the laundering of their unlawful income are known as money mules. In order to facilitate the receipt and movement of stolen payments, they provide their own accounts, therefore "legitimizing" it, notified by Interpol.
To highlight this threat, Interpol launched its #YourAccountYourCrime campaign. Interpol raised awareness of money mules.
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