We were discussing last time regarding the strange notion that many arms dealers are caught and prosecuted not because of their arms dealing which, although illegal under many U.S. laws and international laws, can be difficult to prosecute because of political machinations and the intricacies of international law. However, money laundering, because it is a direct violation of U.S. criminal law, tax law and immigration law (to name a few) is often much easier to prosecute and convict.
As a result, therefore, arms dealers are placed in the ultimate "Catch 22" situation (look it up). Illegal arms dealers cannot make their money legally and, therefore, cannot have their monies be traced. Illegal arms dealers, like Viktor But and the fictional Yuri Orlov, must resort to money laundering which places them in a dangerous position. It is one of the ironies of their profession that the arms in which they traffic are less dangerous to the arms dealers than the monies they earn from such arms dealing.
Strange world, indeed.
As a result, therefore, arms dealers are placed in the ultimate "Catch 22" situation (look it up). Illegal arms dealers cannot make their money legally and, therefore, cannot have their monies be traced. Illegal arms dealers, like Viktor But and the fictional Yuri Orlov, must resort to money laundering which places them in a dangerous position. It is one of the ironies of their profession that the arms in which they traffic are less dangerous to the arms dealers than the monies they earn from such arms dealing.
Strange world, indeed.
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