Mattie is a diminutive (nickname) of Matthew. In use since the Middle Ages, Matthew is the English form of the Greek name Matthaios, which is in turn is a form of the earlier Hebrew name Mattityahu (×Ö·×ªÖ¼Ö´×ªÖ°×Ö¸××Ö¼). The name Matthew is derived from the Hebrew elements mattaht meaning gift and yahu meaning G-d.Variants of the name Mattie include Matty.ust for fun, see the name Mattie in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message. Learn about nautical flags and see your name or message written in nautical flags, on the Mattie in Nautical Flags page.
The process of taking the proceeds of criminal activity and making them appear legal. Laundering allows criminals to transform illegally obtained gain into seemingly legitimate funds. It is a worldwide problem, with approximately $300 billion going through the process annually in the United States. The sale of illegal narcotics accounts for much of this money.
Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering. The trade in illicit drugs is estimated to be worth $400 billion a year, and it accounts for 8% of all international trade, according to the United Nations.By Scott Ehlers, . Drug profits moving through the U.S. financial system are estimated to be as high as $100 billion a year. 2  Many countries have criminalized money laundering and instituted banking regulations to deter money laundering and make it easier to detect and seize the assets of criminal activity.