### Question
How does the law define money laundering?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 8513*, **money laundering** is defined as:

> the movement of illicit cash or cash equivalent proceeds into, out of, or through a country, or into, out of, or through a financial institution

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 8513*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 92-COMPREHENSIVE IRAN SANCTIONS, ACCOUNTABILITY, AND DIVESTMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-SANCTIONS**

