Lavage de dinheiro refers to any series of commercial or financial operations which aim to illegally incorporate into an economy through one transaction any assets, rights, or values acquired illegally or unjustifiably. Recently, international communities have become more aware of its perils; governments and judicial authorities are employing their resources in combatting this criminal practice while international bodies like Organization of American States (OAS) and Group for Acao Financiar da America do Sul (GAFISUD) have enthusiastically joined efforts in its fight.

Laundering’s goal is to transform illicit funds into legal currency, with three stages – planting, cleaning and integration.

Criminals in today’s industrial environment have taken advantage of globalization to advance criminal activities on an international scale. Real time resources can quickly move between different passes using technical connections and communications networks, creating opportunities for crime.

So too can these cables be utilized for launder. This practice resembles credit and data laundry in terms of its utility; however, its application differs.

People are drawn into participating in laundry businesses, typically at home with their daughters and family members. Such ventures take various forms; banks, electronic storefronts, restaurants and gas station outlets are just a few.

It was used mainly for business, but also featured its own attorneys, public defenders, legal consultants and physicians.

Brazil ranked 94th out of 180 nations on the Global Corruption Perceptions Ranking from Zero to 100 (GCPCR) scale for corruption perception.

As part of its efforts to combat financial crime, the Counci of Asset Financing Activities (Coaf) recommends that those reporting violations directly notify either Coaf or their chosen representative company.

Another option would be to contact relevant authorities such as the Receita Federal or Ministerio Publico with your complaints.

Any allegation of financial misconduct must be reported immediately to Coaf, or acquired organizations tasked with safeguarding clients.