Assets Recovery Agency v Josphat Kamau [2021] KEHC 6206 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 6206
- Citation
- [2021] KEHC 6206 (KLR)
- Decided
- 8 June 2021
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TypeCivil Application for ForfeiturePostureAppeal from a lower court decisionCoramNot explicitly named in the text, but implied to be the presiding judge(s)
Holding
The court found that the funds in the Respondent's bank accounts are proceeds of crime and ordered their forfeiture.
Facts
The Respondent, Josephat Kamau, was charged with smuggling goods and importing restricted goods. The Applicant, Assets Recovery Agency, sought to forfeit funds held in the Respondent's bank accounts.
Issues
- Whether the funds in the Respondent's bank accounts are proceeds of crime and therefore liable for forfeiture.
- Whether the Respondent's access to funds during the proceedings affects the forfeiture order.
Reasoning
The court applied the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, finding that the funds were used in the commission of an offense and ordered their forfeiture.
Outcome
Forfeiture of funds held in the Respondent's bank accounts.
Orders
- Forfeiture of funds held in the Respondent's bank accounts.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act
- East African Community Customs Management Act
Cases cited (3)
- ABDULRAHMAN MOHMOUD SHEIKH & 6 OTHERS v REPUBLIC & OTHERS
- Kenya Anti- Corruption Commission v Stanley Mombo Amuti
- Director of Assets Recovery Agency & Ors, Republic versus Green & Ors
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