
The Art of Laundering Money Through Art
Using embezzled funds, a Brazillian financier purchased a 12,000-piece art collection, including a painting called "Hannibal," which was valued at $8 million but accompanied by a bill of lading listing its value as $100. Financial criminals are learning that the art market is a viable way to launder funds. What can financial institutions do to counter this emerging threat? [3/12/18]