Depositing Fraudulently Obtained Uncertified Checks Is Money Laundering

U.S. v. Huff, 2011 WL 1467564 (4/19/11) (Utah) (Published) - The deposit of uncertified checks obtained through wire fraud constitutes money laundering. Possession of the check is possession of "any property" even before it's cashed or deposited. It doesn't matter whether the check clears or the defendant accesses the money or the check has a guarantee of payment.