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ELI5 How do rich people just hide their money in offshore bank accounts? Do they just call up the bank and say I want transfer such and money? How come the original bank doesn't catch on?

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  • Yes, the banks know. Their cut is usually large enough for them to look the other way.

    • Just to be clear, it’s not like the bank explicitly says “yeah, we’ll hide your money for x%”

      Banks make money on fees, active management of investments, etc.

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