### Question
How is the "money laundering offense" defined?


### Answer
The term **money laundering offense** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 3105* as follows -

> any criminal offense under section 1956 or 1957 of title 18 or under section 5322 of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 3105*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN BANK PARTICIPATION IN DOMESTIC MARKETS**

