Quick Guide 5: Illicit enrichment
Andrew Dornbierer, Asset Recovery Specialist, explains what "illicit enrichment" or “unexplained wealth” mean – and how they can open the door to recovering stolen assets. He covers:
- What is illicit enrichment in a nutshell?
- What are the benefits for asset recovery?
- Is it a crime?
- Why is there some controversy?
- How is illicit enrichment investigated and prosecuted?
- Are there any recent case studies?
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