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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 December 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 14 December 2006. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2006 on behalf of the Home Office.

Fraud Investigations

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what circumstances an investigation can arise into an individual observed as living beyond his identifiable means.
Answer

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 allows for an investigation into the whereabouts and extent of a person’s wealth to run in parallel with a criminal investigation and prosecution. A confiscation order can then be made by the court as part of the sentencing process. The money laundering provisions in the Act include the offences of concealing, acquisition, use and possession of property that a person knows or suspects constitutes benefit from any criminal conduct. If an individual is living beyond their identifiable means a money laundering investigation could commence.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
454 c1667W;454 c1669W; 109443
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Criminal investigation Income
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk