Robbers may have congratulated themselves on the success of the £53 million Tonbridge robbery but the real problem arose when they had to conceal the huge amount.
1. If the currency notes have had their numbers recorded they are instantly traceable.
1. If the currency notes have had their numbers recorded they are instantly traceable.
2. Laws are tighter now on investments in properties. Bankers, casino or car dealers found helping criminals face tougher punishment.
3. In the event of a large amount being robbed, any abnormal deposit made into a bank account would be immediately reported to the National Criminal Intelligence.
4. The amount can be smuggled out of the UK to safer places, but the smuggling will not be easy and not without risk.
5. Another alternative is to deposit the stolen cash into thousands of accounts to avoid detection. This however is time consuming and opening thousands of accounts is no easy task. First you can't open them in one name because it will create suspicions very quickly. You'll have to engage other people, which is risky aswell.
6. Another alternative is to put money into a network of businesses. For this you need a large network of businesses for a huge amount to be absorbed. However it is still likely to show up in small or medium businesses. A sudden leap in the turnover will create suspicion.
Shoplifting is perhaps still an easier and less risky option!!
Link:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/4742362.stm
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