Germany
Confiscation
Based on an EU Directive, a right of confiscation was created in 2018 pursuant to §§ 73 et seq. of the Criminal Code.
Proceeds from criminal acts must now be recovered in full, not only from the perpetrator but from beneficiaries of the crime as well. The gross principle applies, i.e. essentially the turnover (= actual income) and not the profit is skimmed off. The resulting risks for companies are enormous.
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