Money Laundering Three Stage Process
Understand the Money Laundering Three-Stage Process—placement, layering, and integration. Learn how illicit funds are moved, key risk factors, and compliance measures to prevent financial crime. Stay informed with expert insights and best practices.

AML/CTF
The 3 Stages of The Money Laundering Process Explained
The money laundering process involves three stages criminals may use to conceal the source of illicit funds and make funds appear legitimate. Stage 1 – Placement During the placement stage, illegally obtained funds are introduced into the legitimate financial system. Examples: making structured deposits of multiple small amounts of cash into a bank account so […]