<prompt> Human: Two years ago I made a new online friend from India , a gaming buddy. Hes a really funny guy which I really enjoy playing some Dotes. Hes from a mediocre family , his father owns a car service business, he was kicked out the house , he went to his grandparents , came back etc. Here where things are getting interesting. Recently he told me that hes opening call business center. I was happy for him , I congrated him. One week ago he asked me to help him with a bank account, because he really needs an oversea bank account, he said In India banks are slow , the payments process takes to much. I am willing to give you a 20 cut. The thing is , I am not interested about money currently working as an engineer Im interested helping him because I know his dark moments from his past two years. My questions are the following: If I am willing to open a account so that his customers can make payment into it , how will this affect me ? Can someone sue me if his business is illegal ? What is the catch here ? Thanks TL:DR my buddy from another country asked me to open an account so that his customers can make payment. What I am missing ? edit: Thanks guys for the answers !  <response>: What is the catch here ?The catch is that youve emotionally attached to a person whos no doubt doing something nefarious, illegal, or both. Run away and never look back. 