Confiscation

Each allegation is on different facts in relation to this section, and for advice on confiscation and the law, contact Penman Sedgwick.

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U .v. I – Dover Magistrates Court, Forfeiture Hearing, Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

The Defendant was found to have in his possession £62,000.00 in cash passing through Eastern Docks in Kent on the way to France. The cash was seized and detained by HM Revenue and Customs.

On the basis of all evidence obtained and submissions made to the Court, and closing speech, the application for forfeiture was refused, and an Order made for the seized money to be returned directly with interest thereon.