The indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert has brought new attention to the crime of structuring. The attention is energizing the supporters of Kent Hovind, who is nearing the end of a long ...

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One of the more obscure, and strangest, provisions in the federal criminal code – the “anti-structuring” provisions in 31 USC 5324 – is much in the news these days. “No person shall, for the purpose ...

Structuring is a white-collar crime that involves moving large sums of money secretly by breaking them down into smaller amounts. Also known as “smurfing,” it describes the act of dividing illicit ...

As parents, one of our highest priorities is to provide for our children and secure their future. Part of this responsibility ...

As South Africa’s fiscal position continues to face considerable pressure, taxpayers are increasingly finding themselves in the crosshairs of revenue authorities. With a wide array of taxes being ...