s. 462.31
Laundering proceeds of crime
Dealing with property obtained by the commission of a designated offence.
View official sourcePlain-language explanation
Section 462.31 captures the full lifecycle of moving, concealing, converting, or otherwise dealing with the proceeds of crime — including the proceeds of fraud.
Legal elements
- • Dealing with property
- • Property is proceeds of a designated offence
- • Intent to conceal or convert
Investigator notes
- • Fraud is a designated offence — laundering charges often follow large fraud files.
Section text
Every one commits an offence who uses, transfers the possession of, sends or delivers to any person or place, transports, transmits, alters, disposes of or otherwise deals with…
Related Offences
Cases on this Section
Related Podcast Episodes
Episode F14 — Investment Fraud, Ponzi Schemes, and Dishonest Business Representations
Episode F14 · 38 min
Episode F15 — Fraud Investigations: Evidence, Red Flags, and Practical Lessons
Episode F15 · 42 min
Episode F30 — Misuse of Corporate Assets: Fraud Inside the Company
Episode F30 · 32 min
Episode F33 — Unauthorized Diversion of Funds or Property
Episode F33 · 32 min