Rahapesu on kriminaalkorras karistatava teo otsese tulemusena saadud vara muundamine, üleandmine või varaga õigustoimingute sooritamine, mille eesmärgiks või tagajärjeks on selle vara tegeliku omaniku ning ebaseadusliku päritolu varjamine.
The conversion or transfer of property knowing that such property is derived from any offence or offences established in accordance with subparagraph a of this paragraph, or from an act of participation in such offence or offences, for the purpose of concealing or disguising the illicit origin of the property or of assisting any person who is involved in the commission of such an offence or offences to evade the legal consequences of his actions.
