A CRITICAL EXAMINATION OF MONEY LAUNDERING LAWS IN NIGERIA

Money Laundering is indeed a global concept which undermines the economic and political stability of States. The devastating effect and impact of the concept has raised national and international concerns. In response to these concerns along with perceived threats to global economies, there have been national and international measures to combat the menace of the concept. As much as money laundering is a global concept, over the last decade, it is obvious that developing countries have been more exposed and vulnerable to its exploits; however, it is argued with evidence, that money launderers have found most developing countries as safe havens for their criminal activities due to non implementation of anti-corruption laws and lax enforcement mechanisms. Therefore with the increasing infiltration of money laundering into the economy of developing countries, more importantly Nigeria, this research work will attempt to critically examine the money laundering laws in Nigeria it will also examine the impact of money laundering and the effectiveness of the legislative measures.