Financial Crime

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May 1, 2024 Updated July 9, 2025 11 minute read

Financial crime is a type of crime that involves the illegal movement or acquisition of money or assets. It can take many forms, including money laundering, terrorist financing, fraud, and corruption. Financial crime is a major problem that costs the global economy trillions of dollars each year.

What is financial crime?

Financial crime is any crime that involves the illegal movement or acquisition of money or assets. It can take many forms, including:

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