] Obscuring large sums of mob money probably began in the ] United States in the 1920s with the increased criminal ] opportunities provided by the ill-fated Prohibition ] legislation. Organized crime took over businesses with ] high cash turnovers and them commingled the licit and ] illicit funds, creating the illusion that all the money ] originated from a legitimate and profitable enterprise. Cause knowing is half the battle. Go JOE! |