Seized Cash – Detention under the Proceeds of Crime Act

Using the Proceeds of Crime Act, HMRC seized £35,000 cash in plastic carrier bags from a Mr Mann as it was suspected he was fraudulently evading excise duty. Boxes of vodka worth around £220,000 had also been found on the premises. Seized cash, it can be held for up to 48 hours, after which time an application must be made to court for its detention. Under criminal law, the court can allow...Read More