Structuring is a white-collar crime that involves moving large sums of money secretly by breaking them down into smaller amounts. Also known as “smurfing,” it describes the act of dividing illicit ...

The structuring law that former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert stands accused of violating highlights how federal prosecutors use the banking system as leverage. Hastert, a former representative ...

Imagine a person sells a classic car or piece of property for $20,000. They deposit the money into their checking account while deciding what to do with it. They came by the money legitimately, yet ...

Imagine you're looking for a job, which hasn't been easy. Rent is coming due, and you really need to pad your checking account to cover it. Your cousin owns a small business, and although you've never ...

Recent research has revealed a complex relationship between online gamers and the controversial practice known as "smurfing." While many gamers acknowledge that smurfing can be toxic to the gaming ...