It depends a lot on the amounts involved. Sure, you can't move $100K (or even multiple $9K) from bank accounts without government oversight. But it's not that h

It depends a lot on the amounts involved. Sure, you can't move $100K (or even multiple $9K) from bank accounts without government oversight. But it's not that hard to divert cash more gradually, over time. I mean, I managed to casually acquire $50K in gold over a few years, buying for cash at swap meets. And yes, if you've diverted a lot, it might be prudent to relocate to some safe haven, before the fit hits the shan.