A predicate offense, also known as a predicate crime, is a crime that is a component of a larger crime. The larger crime may be racketeering, money laundering, financing of terrorism, etc. . Predicate offenses are crimes that generate proceeds that are subsequently laundered to make them appear legitimate. In a financial context, the predicate offense would be any crime that generates monetary proceeds. For example, producing unlawful funds is the primary offense, and money laundering is the predicate offense. Predicate offenses can include various crimes, such as drug trafficking, corruption, fraud, human trafficking, terrorist financing, organized crime activities, and more. The scope of predicate offenses extends beyond traditional criminal activities and encompasses emerging areas like cybercrime and environmental crimes. Predicate offenses are related to money laundering because they provide the illegal proceeds that are laundered through financial systems to hide their origin and make them appear legitimate. Identifying and preventing predicate offenses is crucial in the fight against money laundering because it disrupts the flow of illegal funds and makes it harder for criminals to hide their activities.