So does money laundering, racketeering, conspiracy, tax evasion, and other forms of fraud. If we want to stop the money, then we need to investigate IMB networks as organized crime and charge them with all committed crimes–especially financial ones.
We interviewed investigators and prosecutors to learn best practices for investigating the finances of IMB networks and what essential documents are needed for proving tax evasion and other monetary offenses. Adjusting our investigative approach and focusing on financial crimes can reap big rewards, both in asset seizure and reduced victimization in the IMI overall.