Money laundering involves disguising the origins of illicit funds to make them appear legitimate. This process often includes complex layers of transactions designed to obscure the source, ownership, or destination of the money. Organizations that fail to detect or report these activities can face serious regulatory, legal, and reputational consequences.
Anti-money laundering (AML) efforts are critical for financial institutions, businesses, and nonprofits operating in regulated sectors. When irregularities arise, forensic accountants play a vital role in uncovering suspicious patterns and supporting compliance investigations.
How LMD Forensic Accounting Can Help
LMD Forensic Accounting helps organizations investigate suspected breaches of trust and conflicts of interest through a neutral, evidence-driven process. Our role is to provide clarity, document facts, and support corrective or legal measures as appropriate.
Our services include:
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Reviewing financial records, contracts, and correspondence for signs of undue influence
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Identifying patterns of preferential treatment or self-dealing
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Tracing the flow of funds to detect personal enrichment
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Evaluating governance and oversight gaps that enabled the breach
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Preparing detailed, court-ready reports to support internal or external proceedings
We work in close collaboration with legal counsel, compliance officers, and boards of directors to ensure our findings support sound decision-making and accountability.
Anti-money laundering (AML)
Examples of money laundering activities may include:
Money laundering schemes can vary widely in complexity and scale. Common examples encountered during AML investigations include:
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Structuring deposits to avoid regulatory reporting thresholds
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Transferring funds through multiple accounts or jurisdictions to conceal origin
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Using shell companies or third-party intermediaries to disguise ownership
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Falsifying invoices or business transactions to legitimize funds
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Purchasing high-value assets with unclear or unverifiable sources of funds
Contact Us
If you require support in an AML investigation or internal compliance review, contact LMD Forensic Accounting for a confidential consultation.