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According to a new report, the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) froze badets of more than 7 million euros last year
The Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2017 states that 4, 3 million euros were returned to the Exchequer. proceeds of crime legislation, as well as revenue and social protection measures.
This figure represents an increase of 500 million euros compared to 2016.
The cases relating to proceeds of crime brought before the High Court by the CAB more than doubled the Last year at
. Equality Charlie Flanagan TD said: "The Bureau has introduced 28 new Proceeds of Crime Proceedings to the High Court in 2017. This is the highest number of new cases in a single year since its inception. creation.
"In addition, the value of badets frozen during the year was € 7.02 million, with taxes and interest charges of € 14 million, and welfare savings of € 471,000. "I congratulate all concerned for their excellent work."
The Minister drew attention to the importance placed on organized crime gangs that engage in serious and organized crime such as burglaries and robberies. flights
. He added, "I am particularly pleased to learn that the development of the divisional network of badet profiling that now includes some 345 profilers trained throughout the state, who are key local employees who support the development and progress of investigations. "
Minister @CharlieFlanagan Welcomes the ACR 2017 Annual Report" The value of badets frozen during the year was 7.02 million euros with taxes and interest charged valued at 14 million euros, I congratulate all interested for their great work in this rega Full press release https://t.co/3YTimOZraw
– Department of Justice and Equality (@DeptJusticeIRL) July 5, 2018
Mr. Flanagan is also pleased that the Office has been very active in its committee briefings. mixed police on the situation and how the Bure can contribute to the dismantling of criminal groups with information provided by local communities.
"I understand that these information sessions have been very well received by all concerned and have resulted in more referrals to the Office from local communities. I also understand that the Bureau has linked Crime Stoppers to help local communities share information with the Bureau.
The CAB was established by the government in 1996. The Bureau targets the property of individuals who derive or suspect it derives, directly or indirectly, from criminal conduct.
The Annual Report is available on the website of the Department of Justice and Equality here
– Digital Desk
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