noun
A term used in financial crimes to describe individuals who facilitate money laundering by transferring stolen or illegal funds.
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A money mule is a person who transfers money acquired illegally in person, through a courier service, or electronically, on behalf of others.
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I heard that John got caught being a money mule for some shady characters.
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Don't be stupid and become a money mule for those scammers.
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Being a money mule is like playing with fire - you're bound to get burned eventually.