Congress also enacted the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 (MLCA). This criminalized money laundering itself. Another aspect of the Act is that it centers its attention on the criminals and conspirators who seek to launder the proceeds of illegal activity, including bankers and members of the professions who assist criminals with money laundering. It also allows the government to confiscate all property that is traceable to violations of laws against money laundering. After 9/11, the federal government began to look more closely at the connection between terrorism and the sale of illegal drugs. According to President George W. Bush, "Terrorists use drug profits to fund their cells to commit acts of murder. If you quit drugs, you join the fight against terror in America." Terrorists have laundered money through countries such as Columbia and Afghanistan.
Congress also enacted the Money Laundering Control Act of 1986 (MLCA). This criminalized money laundering itself. Another aspect of the Act is that it centers its attention on the criminals and conspirators who seek to launder the proceeds of illegal activity, including bankers and members of the professions who assist criminals with money laundering. It also allows the government to confiscate all property that is traceable to violations of laws against money laundering. After 9/11, the federal government began to look more closely at the connection between terrorism and the sale of illegal drugs. According to President George W. Bush, "Terrorists use drug profits to fund their cells to commit acts of murder. If you quit drugs, you join the fight against terror in America." Terrorists have laundered money through countries such as Columbia and Afghanistan.