1.   How much Carey himself was involved or how much he knew about the alleged laundering scheme could determine his fate.

2.   Picus said she was unaware of the laundering scheme.

3.   With the signing of the agreement, customs officials in both countries will be able to exchange information on products and producers often used in the laundering scheme.

4.   Sao Paulo police have issued arrest warrants for three foreign financiers in connection with the dismantling of a laundering scheme involving drug money, a newspaper report said Sunday.