PECULIARITIES OF CRIMINAL-LAW QUALIFICATION OF DROPS`S ACTIONS

Abstract

The article deals with the problems of the concept of drops/money mules in
Ukrainian legislation. The author analyzes this “phenomenon” in our society and
how it affects relations with the state and law enforcement agencies. The stages of
formation and criminalization of the actions of people who transfer money
obtained by illegal means. The main issues of complicity and accomplices in
money dropping/money milling are considered and the personality of the
offender is analyzed. Conclusions are drawn regarding the complicity of persons
committing such acts. The author divides “drops/money mules” into three main
groups. Based on this, law enforcement agencies can draw conclusions about
whether or not to bring persons to criminal liability.