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2126. Jury Instruction -- 18 U.S.C. 1956 (a)(2)(B)(i)

On or about _______________, in the District of _________, defendant(s), __________________, did knowingly [transport] [transmit] [transfer][FN1] and attempt to [transport], [transmit], [transfer] [monetary instruments] [funds] that is (describe monetary instruments or funds), from a place [in] [outside] the United States, that is _____________, [to] [through] a place [outside] [in] the United States that is ___________, knowing that the [monetary instruments] [funds] involved in the transportation represented the proceeds of some form of unlawful activity and knowing that such transportation was designed in whole or in part to conceal and disguise the [nature] [location] [source] [ownership] [control] of the proceeds of specified unlawful activity, to wit: _______________________.

  1. FN1. Note "transmit" and "transfer" may only be alleged for offenses occurring after November 18, 1988.

In violation of Title 18, United States Code, Sections 1956(a)(2)((B)(i) and 2.

Updated January 17, 2020