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I think that probably most of the "spokes" just do it for the money.
Did you notice from the article that the SEC has been going after these guys for 4 years?
I wonder if many people realize that when it concerns money laundering, not only the SEC, but the IRS, Secret Service, and FBI also get involved. I used to read the confidential IRS reports on how they go about catching some of the money crooks. Really interesting! I'll tell you this....people lots of times make fun of govt employees....but growing up in DC, I knew a lot of them...and depending on their field, they can be some of the smartest people one would ever meet. I had an uncle who was the head of the Western Field Office of the FBI...and the stories that he used to tell...were amazing!
And then there is my cousin, the Secret Service agent..Yes, I have heard many stories. But once again, they are GREAT people....the absolute cream of the crop!
And then there is good ole Willard Scott (one of the kindest men....but that's another story! lol
