Money laundering is the process of a person receiving money from criminal means, such as drug dealing and making it look like it has been earned legitimately. The Courts are of the mind that money laundering is a vital part of criminal activities as it allows criminals to make money from their activities that can be used in daily life.
The increase in the investigative powers of the authorities means that either you or your business could come under scrutiny should the suspicion arise. This could be for a number of reasons and may even be in relation to the people or businesses that you or your company are or have dealt with in the past.
Money laundering investigations can both be a very worrying time for all concerned and can cause commercial paralysis whilst the investigations are undertaken. The prosecuting authorities have a wide range of powers at their disposal under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, which includes their ability to freeze the assets of both businesses and individuals alike.
The legal aspect of money laundering offences is extremely complex and needs an experienced lawyer to properly understand the evidence and advise you as to the strength of the money laundering case against you and the best way to deal with matters. At Fraud Barristers Direct you will only ever be represented by a specialist direct access fraud barrister who will have a wealth of experience in money laundering matters.
If you have been charged with and are facing money laundering matters it is imperative that you seek expert legal advice from an experienced direct access fraud barrister as soon as possible.
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