There are several synonyms for the term "crime-generated money" that are often used interchangeably in criminal justice discussions. For example, such money is often referred to as "dirty money" or simply "proceeds." Other terms may include "ill-gotten gains," "criminal profits," or "black money." Regardless of the term used, the underlying idea is the same: money that is earned through illegal or unethical means and that often goes undetected because it is not reported as taxable income. In order to combat such activities, law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies must work diligently to track and investigate the flow of such funds in order to identify those responsible and hold them accountable for their actions.