Sunday, February 15, 2026

How Illegal Money Disappears in Plain Sight

Have you ever wondered why illegal money is called 'laundered'? This video explores the fascinating origins of the term 'money laundering', how it originated, and how criminals transform 'bad' money into 'legitimate' cash. We examine how the metaphor came to be and why it still accurately describes one of the world's most serious financial crimes today, from Prohibition-era crime to modern digital transactions.