How does the 8 million legally belong to Byrde?
In the pilot of Ozark, we learn that Marty's partner Bruce scammed high ranked cartel member Del and stole 8 million dollars.
Del spares Marty's life in exchange of the retribution of the 8 million, and Marty laundering for him.
In 48 hours, Marty manages somehow to get the hand on the 8 million (probably in Bruce's secret account?), and simply withdraw the cash from the bank like it was his own personal and legal money to hand it to Del.
How did he do that?
Best Answer
Because it was his money
There's no indication he accessed Bruce's accounts. He liquidates his own assets.
Only after Wendy tries to empty some bank accounts on her own and nearly loses her life when the cartel finds out, does she understand how desperate things are. As Marty and Wendy hustle to liquidate every last cent of their assets....
When he talks to the bank to arrange the withdrawal he's asked..
Your entire portfolio?
Ten percent penalty for early withdrawal, plus another 32% in taxes.
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How did Marty get involved with money laundering?
Before arriving in the Ozarks, Marty learns Wendy is cheating on him. This strains the Byrde family's transition from Chicago. After arriving in the Ozarks, Marty searches for local businesses to purchase he can use to launder the cartel's money.How does he wash money in Ozark?
So, in simple terms, Marty Byrde launders dirty money for the drug cartel by employing anonymous shell companies, buffer companies, and cash-intensive businesses. The process follows as: Marty opens up cash-intensive businesses like a strip club, a casino, etc.What did Charlotte do in Ozark?
It undid all the work Charlotte did to keep him safe and, once more, trapped her with her conniving parents because she knew she'd have to stick around to keep Jonah clean. Charlotte was victimized by her entire family by the time Ozark ended.Ozark | Marty Demands Del's Money | S1E1
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