Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture
Money Laundering & Asset Forfeiture
AMLA Lawyer & Securities Commission Lawyer Malaysia
We advise and represents individuals and corporate entities in matters involving money laundering offences, including asset forfeiture proceedings arising from predicate commercial crime and corruption-related offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Our work focuses on protecting clients’ interests in both movable and immovable property affected by enforcement action.
Scope of Work
We assist clients in matters involving offences under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, including predicate offences listed in the First Schedule to the Act. Our work spans the investigation stage, court proceedings, and appeals, this includes: –
- Investigations arising from predicate offences and money laundering allegations;
- Assisting clients during investigations conducted by enforcement agencies;
- Freezing, seizure, and forfeiture of property and assets;
- Applications for the release of detained or seized property, documents, or information;
- Resisting forfeiture proceedings under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, and the Criminal Procedure Code.
How We Add Value
Drawing on experience in both criminal prosecution and defence, we provide practical advice from the investigation stage through to the conclusion of proceedings. This includes actively engaging with enforcement agencies and the prosecution in achieving the best interest of the client.
Where appropriate, we advise on and make representations for the compounding of offences under the Act, without the need for prosecution by way of a full trial under section 92 of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
Media Coverage
Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001
- Appellate court upholds RM44,000 forfeiture from enforcement assistant director in relation to unlicensed bauxite mining
- Ex-Sabah minister emotional as he denies allegations in water department trial
- Adik bekas pengarah JANS anggarkan beri RM12 juta kepada abangnya
- Witness prepared inflated price rate, Sabah ‘Watergate’ trial told
- Former Sabah Water Dept director ordered to enter defence on RM61.15mil money laundering charges
- Raymond Tan akui terkejut baca berita serbuan terhadap Jans
- Contractor tells court ex-Sabah Water director was not involved in tenders
- Bekas EXCO Johor, anak lelaki dan perunding hartanah diarah bela diri
- 4 linked to ex-Johor exco member fail in review over asset seizure
- Muhyiddin mengaku tidak bersalah terima wang haram RM5 juta