Under the Prevention of Money-laundering Act, 2002, the offence of money-laundering continues until:

The Explanation to section 3 says the process or activity "is a continuing activity and continues till such time a person is directly or indirectly enjoying the proceeds of crime" by concealment, possession, acquisition, use, projecting or claiming it as untainted. Turning the proceeds into lawful-looking investments is itself use or projection, and filing a complaint does not end the offence.