Is it illegal to collect American funds and have it sent out to someone overseas?
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It depends on the amount and how it is being sent. If the funds are being collected and being carried physically out of the country and it is not being declared to Customs, that is illegal. IF the funds are being sent via Western Union and Moneygram etc and it was not gathered illegally, such as proceeds from drugs etc, then no it is not illegal. Any funds over $4,999 has to be declared and driver's license information etc has to be provided
it depends on what type of funds you are collecting. if someone tells you that they need an american bank account to recieve random payments and then you foward it to them, then yes, more then likely they are involved in illegal activities making you an accomplice.
if in doubt i would say jsut not to do it...it's better safe then sorry!
it is not up to a certain amount, after which it is. to send above that amount, you will need to take care of some legal reqirement or it may be construed as money laundring and you will be prosecuted for it.
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