[Alberta's Child]

No matter how clever they are, how can they possibly expect to collect the money without getting caught? There has to be a drop-off point somewhere.

You are assuming that this is cash they are dealing with. They can simply tell the police to deposit X dollars in a bank account and have someone wire money electronically to Yemen or some place like that.

[freeperfromnj]

They can simply tell the police to deposit X dollars in a bank account and have someone wire money electronically to Yemen or some place like that.

You're right. But wouldn't a bank account be traceable just the same - unless of course, it was opened with false ID which probably would be the case if we're dealing with organized terrorism.

[sneakypete]

They can simply tell the police to deposit X dollars in a bank account and have someone wire money electronically to Yemen or some place like that.

I seriously doubt a electronic transfer would be honored under these circumstances.Even if it were,the instant a account number is given to wire the money to,the chase is on. They just put themselves on a target list.