Quote Originally Posted by Aegis View Post
I don't want to drag this analogy out too far, but yes, if you receive stolen or otherwise illegally obtained money in the real world without doing what the authorities consider adequate checks on the provenance on the money you are held criminally responsible under money laundering regulations. possible penalties include custodial sentences, loss of license to operate and unlimited fines.

HSBC was fined hundreds of millions earlier this year by US authorities for exactly this.
Please re-read my post, I was talking about auction sales.