How To Recognise Dirty Money

Money laundering has been a persistent issue in the world of finance and law enforcement for decades. Criminals seek to disguise the illicit origin of funds, obtained through illegal activities such as drug trafficking, fraud and corruption, by introducing the money into the legitimate financial system. There is a heightened risk when trying to place the cash into the financial system, especially if the cash is contaminated through security ink or 'smart water'.

Cash contaminated with security ink, also known as Intelligent Banknote Neutralisation Systems (IBNSs), or "smart water" refers to a security measure used by law enforcement agencies or financial institutions to track and identify stolen or illicit cash. This method is part of a larger security system, an additional layer of security, which may include other measures such as surveillance cameras, alarms, and other anti-theft technologies.