The Legal Nature of Money Laundering: Theoretical Aspects and Practical Implications for Arbitration Proceedings

The article examines the theoretical aspects of the legal nature of money laundering and their impact on arbitration proceedings. The article analyzes the international legal framework, including the UN Convention of 1988 and the Council of Europe Convention of 1990, as well as national acts, such as Federal Law No. 115-FZ, regulating combating money laundering. The problems of distinguishing the terms "legalization" and "laundering" in scientific doctrine and law enforcement practice, as well as the impact of modern financial technologies on the effective suppression of financial crimes are discussed. Special attention is paid to the role of arbitration proceedings as a mechanism for resolving disputes on the legality of transactions related to the legalization of criminal proceeds.