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.
... 'money laundering` means the following conduct when committed intentionally:
- the conversion or transfer of property, knowing that such property is derived from criminal activity or from an act of participation in such activity, 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 activity to evade the legal consequences of his action ...
