It felt like a post service tip from the boss, with the service personnel thanking him.
Must be an illusion.
Hardy often complained about being short of money, but a $100,000 was still manageable, and the money for the auction house could be in cash.
Cash could be taken from the gang.
The three universally recognized money laundering methods are: movies, casinos, and artwork. Hardy had them all. Casino money laundering was the most direct, especially in the United States. With legalized gambling, no matter where the money came from, after a turn in a Las Vegas casino, it could come out clean.
The movies were also very effective. Various expenses couldn't be quantified, and the bills could be as high as needed. Even the most skilled tax auditors couldn't figure it out.
As for artworks, their value is uncertain. A random painting could sell for a million, two million, or ten million. The capital turnover rate was frightening.
