LAUNDERING OF PROCEEDS FROM CRIMINAL ACTIVITY: BASIC CONCEPTS AND QUALIFICATION ISSUES

In the world, special attention is paid to the fight against crime, the imposition of punishment on the basis of the principle of justice for crimes committed by the courts, and the liberalization of criminal legislation. In particular, much attention is paid to establishing liability for the legalization of proceeds from crime and preventing its causes and conditions, proper qualification of this crime and increasing liability for its commission, and strengthening the implementation of international standards in national legislation. One of the main factors creating the shadow economy is the legalization of proceeds from crime. The main part of criminal proceeds is legalized by circumventing control and putting them into commercial circulation. There are various ways to legalize income received in this way. Cash and other valuables obtained illegally can be deposited with a bank or spent, for example, on the purchase of the real estate. The property is then sold and the money becomes legal. This article analyzes the views and opinions of various scientists on the concept of money laundering.