Some countries have anti-money laundering and terror financing laws . The United States Patriot Act , passed after the September 11 attacks , gives the government anti-money laundering powers to monitor financial institutions . The Patriot Act has generated a great deal of controversy in the United States since its enactment . The United States has also collaborated with the United Nations and other countries to create the Terrorist Finance Tracking Program
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
Terrorism financing