In the movie Scarface, Montana is exchanging cash for cheques from Seidelbaum. What business does Seidelbaum run that he is able to offer cheques to Montana in such a way to launder money. Wouldn’t a cheque from his business for hundred of thousands of dollars be a red flag? What does Seidelbaum do with the cash he gets from Montana (doesn’t he in turn need to launder all that money ?)
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It sounds like you’re asking how money laundering works. The process takes unaccounted cash from undocumented transactions, puts it on the books of a legal cash- intensive business (the front), and returns a portion as traceable income for the original person.
Businesses historically used for fronts were car washes, laundromats, restaurants, especially buffets where there could be a large waste. The return transaction could be documented as a purchase of consumables used such as soap, food, or excessive rates for maintenance or cleaning services.
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