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Navigating Undercover Risks in Money Laundering Investigations
In money laundering investigations, severe risks exist where individuals may make threats or accusations to implicate investigators in illegal activities. To avoid direct attribution, law enforcement agencies may ensure the seizure appears as random or accidental and not directly connected to the investigator. One strategy is to provide credible information to other agencies about potential drug stashes. Unfortunately, there are instances where investigators are put in danger without their knowledge, such as when an affidavit is filed under seal revealing their identity in an operation without informing them.