Norway Targets Hidden Criminal Wealth
Norway’s government has proposed new court rules to confiscate suspected criminal wealth hidden behind unclear ownership, the Justice Ministry announced on October 30.
The proposal targets a practical obstacle in cases involving organized crime: authorities may find valuable property while struggling to establish who actually owns it. Transfers made only on paper and concealed ownership can complicate efforts to recover the proceeds.
Norway’s Minister of Justice and Public Security, Astri Aas-Hansen, wants police and p…
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