Since 2016, the European Money Mule Action weeks have identified over 2 000 mules, resulting in 400 arrests in actions coordinated by Europol, Eurojust and the European Banking Federation. New targeted cross-border actions are planned for this year, and those thinking of becoming involved in money muling may wish to reconsider, as the banking and law enforcement methods for catching mules and organisers engaged in this activity have improved, and the penalties for engaging in this unlawful conduct can be severe.

- More information on money muling
- Today's Europol press release on money muling