Richard Bell, an organized crime boss and casino owner, has made a lot of money with his illegal drug operations and illegal gambling. In order to make it look like he earned the drug money legitimately, Richard has hired crooks to take the illegal money and spend it in Richard's casinos in discreet amounts. The crooks are supposed to lose the money on purpose so that the casino can claim this as winnings. What crime is Richard committing in converting his drug money to alleged legal money?

Group of answer choices

money laundering

misappropriation

extortion

embezzlement