Transit companies - money laundering intermediaries

Transit companies carry a serious problem of criminalizing the domestic economy, providing unscrupulous persons with the opportunity to commit not only predicate offenses, but also the subsequent legalization of proceeds from crime. The high level of the shadow economy in the country violates its sovereignty, economic potential, investment attractiveness and, as a result, worsens the standard of living of citizens. The article reveals the essence of transit organizations, their distinctive features, assesses the results of the national AML / CFT system to combat them, provides recommendations for improving work in this area.