Wives, girlfriends and money laundering

Melvin R.J. Soudijn

Journal of Money Laundering Control, 2010, vol. 13, issue 4, 405-416

Abstract: Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyse the complicity of wives/girlfriends of a criminal if she benefits from the proceeds of the criminal's illicit activities. Design/methodology/approach - The paper presents analysis of 62 investigations into organised crime through interviews. Findings - Although spouses/wives benefit from the criminal proceeds of their husbands, they are hardly ever prosecuted on this basis alone. Only if they are actively involved in money laundering, are they more likely to be prosecuted. Research limitations/implications - Analyzing police data has certain drawbacks. Socio‐economic data are often non‐existent. Practical implications - Relatively, few of the wives/girlfriends were tried in connection with these crimes. This paper indicates several possible reasons for this. Originality/value - This paper points out a logical consequence of the legal interpretation of money laundering.

Keywords: Women; Money laundering; Crime research; The Netherlands (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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