Real Estate Money Laundering

Real estate money laundering involves concealing the origins of illegally obtained money by funneling it through property transactions. Criminals buy properties with illicit funds, often exaggerating their income or using fake documents, then sell them to integrate the money into the legal financial system. This process makes illicit money appear legitimate, disguising its source. It can distort real estate markets, inflate property values, and facilitate ongoing illegal activities. Authorities worldwide monitor large or suspicious transactions to detect and prevent such laundering, aiming to protect the integrity of financial and property markets.