Analysis of illegal transit of cash flow through the prism of illegal banking activity

The article presents the peculiarities of illegal transit of funds, which is one of the main criminal schemes in the implementation of illegal banking activities. Analysis of the judicial and investigative practice under Article 172 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation shows that the investigation of these crimes causes difficulties for investigators both to collect evidence and to prove the guilt of those involved in it. In this regard, the paper draws attention to a number of problematic issues arising in the investigation process, provides recommendations on improving the effectiveness of detection and investigation of illegal banking activities.