Principle

CRIMINAL PROCEDURE – Forfeiture – Scope of ‘Property’ for Forfeiture

Area of law
CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Forfeiture extends to proceeds of crime and any property derived from them. The scope includes converted assets and traceable proceeds. The principle prevents criminals from avoiding forfeiture by converting assets. The court may order forfeiture of substitute assets. The rule applies to all forfeiture proceedings.…

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