concealed transfer

[kənˈsiːld ˈtrænsfər]
nounpl: concealed transfers
transferência encoberta
1. The act of transferring property, assets, or rights from one party to another in a hidden or undisclosed manner, often to avoid detection, taxation, or legal obligations
The investigation revealed a concealed transfer of funds to offshore accounts.
A investigação revelou uma transferência encoberta de fundos para contas no exterior.
2. In legal contexts, the unauthorized or fraudulent movement of assets intended to circumvent creditors or hide assets in divorce proceedings
The court ruled that the concealed transfer of property was fraudulent and ordered its return.
O tribunal determinou que a transferência encoberta de propriedade era fraudulenta e ordenou sua devolução.
This term is commonly used in both Brazilian and American legal and financial contexts, particularly in discussions of fraud investigation, tax law, and asset protection. In Brazil, concealed transfers are a significant concern in forensic accounting and are frequently investigated by federal authorities (Receita Federal) and the federal police (Polícia Federal).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
hidden transfercovert transferfraudulent transferundisclosed transferclandestine transfer
Antonyms / Antônimos
transparent transferdisclosed transferlegitimate transferopen transfer

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
transferência encoberta
Standard legal and financial terminology
São Paulo
transferência dissimulada
Alternative used in formal legal documents
Portugal
transferência encobrida
European Portuguese variant used in legal contexts

Related Words

asset concealmentmoney launderingfraudtax evasionveil piercingforensic accounting

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the table
off the books
hidden in plain sight
moving money around
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