In many criminal investigations, evidence of criminally derived proceeds becomes apparent to investigators, but subsequent comingling with legitimately obtained wealth makes future financial transactions more ambiguous and difficult to charge as substantive offenses. The following situation will illustrate practical methods of obtaining evidence to support...

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) are government-mandated reports completed by a financial institution or money services business with reference to suspicious or potentially suspicious transaction activity. The purpose of the SAR is to report violations or suspected violations of the law. There were over 1.4 million...

Throughout history law enforcement has struggled with bringing down organized crime. Alphonse "Al" Gabriel Capone and his notorious gang crippled an entire city with fear and terror in the 1920s during prohibition. Outlaw motorcycle clubs have thrived since the 1960s through illegal proceeds derived from...