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Edward Greaves

Edward Greaves

Perth Barrister

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proceeds of crime

AFP ordered to return money to innocent cuckoo smurfing victim under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

19 April 2017 By Edward Greaves Leave a Comment

The AFP attempted to use the Proceeds of Crime Act to restrain property of innocent victims of money laundering. The circumstances of this case were highly suggestive of ‘cuckoo smurfing’. The WA Supreme Ct ordered the AFP to return the innocent victim’s money. I acted for the successful innocent parties in this matter. Read more

Filed Under: Proceeds of Crime Act Tagged With: cuckoo smurfing, proceeds of crime

Civil Rights and Civil forfeiture: US perspective

30 June 2016 By Edward Greaves Leave a Comment

In this article a former US Federal prosecutor makes the case for civil forfeiture. It is a well-written piece by an eminently qualified author. Read more

Filed Under: Confiscations & Proceeds of Crime Tagged With: confiscations, criminal property confiscation, proceeds of crime

Family Law: Confiscations & Proceeds of Crime

9 May 2016 By Edward Greaves Leave a Comment

The convergence of family law with criminal property confiscation or proceeds of crime proceedings can complicate matters for both criminal & family lawyers. I set out some basic principles and considerations when your client is affected by both family law and confiscation or proceeds of crime proceedings. Read more

Filed Under: Confiscations & Proceeds of Crime, Criminal Property Confiscation Act 2000, Proceeds of Crime Act Tagged With: confiscations, criminal property confiscation, family law, proceeds of crime

Edward Greaves
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