Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

CHAPTER 2 - THE CONFISCATION SCHEME  

PART 2-1A - FREEZING ORDERS  

SECTION 15A  

15A   Simplified outline of this Part  


A freezing order can be made against an account with a financial institution if:

  • (a) there are grounds to suspect the account balance reflects proceeds of an instrument of certain offences; and
  • (b) a magistrate is satisfied that, unless the order is made, there is a risk that the balance of the account will be reduced so that a person will not be deprived of all or some of the proceeds or instrument.



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