The Recovery of Criminal Proceeds Generated in One Nation and Found in Another

Stefan D. Cassella, US Dept of Justice

Abstract

This article discusses the difficulties governments face in dealing with criminals who move the proceeds of crime across political boundaries. It discusses several common international money laundering processes, such as the black market peso exchange, and then outlines in some detail the issues that arise when one country attempts to gain the assistance of another in recovering the criminal proceeds under the asset forfeiture laws.