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money laundering

acceptance of large cash deposits from individuals or businesses when the money is suspected of being used for illicit purposes. Under the bank secrecy act, financial institutions are required to report cash deposits of $10,000 or more, and multiple deposits from the same depositor that added up to $10,000. Such transactions are reported to the Treasury and the U.S. Secret Service.

The Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 further requires that banks and savings institutions have in place a reporting system to monitor cash transactions under $10,000. Under federal regulations, some cash transactions under $10,000 are reportable in certain states.

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