die Geldwäsche
Translation
money laundering
Examples
Er wurde wegen Geldwäsche angeklagt.
He was charged with money laundering.
Die Regierung kämpft gegen Geldwäsche.
The government is fighting against money laundering.
Grammar Patterns
to be charged with money laundering Er wurde wegen Geldwäsche angeklagt.
Similar Words
Synonyms: none
Etymology
Composed of 'Geld' (money) and 'Wäsche' (laundry/washing). Literally 'money washing'.
Memory Tips
The concept is literal: 'washing' (Wäsche) illegally obtained money (Geld) to make it seem legal.