Examines the workings of organized criminals and criminal groups that transcend national boundaries. This work discusses methods used by criminal groups to internationally launder money; law enforcement efforts to counteract such schemes; and, new methods and tactics to counteract transnational money laundering.

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.

"?breaks new ground in describing in some detail the techniques used by organized crime groups. This is an excellent reference source that will contribute also to honing investigative skills."-Crime & Justice International, July/August 1999"This is an excellent book and a recommend read for the novice, the expert and the voyeur?I'll tell you this, if James R. Richards, authors a second volume on financial crimes, I would like to be the first to purchase it."-Business and Security Journal, March 1999