8.149 Transporting Monetary Instruments for the Purpose of Laundering (18 U.S.C. Sec. 1956(a)(2)(B)) is a federal law that makes it a crime to knowingly move or transport money or other monetary instruments with the intent to promote or facilitate certain types of illegal activities, including drug trafficking, tax evasion, or money laundering. This law applies to any person who transports or attempts to transport monetary instruments into or out of the United States, or who uses or attempts to use interstate or foreign commerce to transport monetary instruments. The types of transportation activities that are illegal under this law include sending money through the mail, moving money through a financial institution, or using a courier service to transport money. Additionally, anyone who is involved in the transportation of monetary instruments can be prosecuted under this law. This includes those who are involved in the preparation of the transportation, as well as any person who is knowingly facilitating the transportation by providing information or advice.