] Obscuring large sums of mob money probably began in the
] United States in the 1920s with the increased criminal
] opportunities provided by the ill-fated Prohibition
] legislation. Organized crime took over businesses with
] high cash turnovers and them commingled the licit and
] illicit funds, creating the illusion that all the money
] originated from a legitimate and profitable enterprise.

Cause knowing is half the battle. Go JOE!