Publication

This paper discusses the money laundering practices and implications of Islamic terrorist groups. The contributors present a summary of methods, both active and not-yet-realized, which are available through the illegal and legal transfer of funds from one entity to another and how they might be exploited for terrorist intent. The paper states that terrorist groups are intelligent, rational entities, well poised to take advantage of gaps in financial security infrastructures and opportunities provided by modern technology, to expand both funding models and operational objectives.