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Editorial Comment: Money-Laundering Law Could Drown Agents In Costs

Money-Laundering Law Could Drown Agents In Costs Everyone is naturally eager to do their part in the war on terrorism. The direct approach, of course, ...

By staff Writer | Updated on March 18, 2002

Money-Laundering Law Could Drown Agents In Costs

Everyone is naturally eager to do their part in the war on terrorism. The direct approach, of course, is physical combat, such as the war in Afghanistan.

However, another way to combat the terrorists is to cut off their financial lifeline. Last year’s passage of the USA Patriot Act in the wake of Sept. 11 was an important step in this campaign, helping law enforcement officers trace the assets of terrorist groups and crack down on money-laundering schemes.

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