As we read very frequently in the newspaper fraudulent activities in financial world is still continuing despite various efforts made by various countries to prevent them. As an estimate by IMF, what is the probable amount derived from such illegal activities which is laundered through the world's formal financial systems every year? About -

• A. (A) US$ 500 billion
• B. (B) US$ 800 billion
• C. (C) US$ 1000 billion
• D. (D) US$ 1250 billion
• E. (E) US$ 1500 billion