In March 2018, I gave two presentations on behalf of the World Bank / UNODC StAR Initiative in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on the use of civil (or “non-conviction-based”) asset forfeiture in international cases involving money laundering, fraud, kleptocracy and other offenses.  The first presentation sets forth a series of examples of cases in which non-conviction-based forfeiture was an essential and effective tool for recovering assets where a criminal conviction was impossible.  The second presentation goes into greater detail in discussing the legal issues that arise in such cases, including jurisdiction, the standing of fugitives, and the authority of courts to enforce foreign restraining orders and judgments.

Using Civil Forfeiture in International Cases – Examples

Using Civil Forfeiture in International Cases – Legal Issues