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Kanzlei Verbracken & Partner
Money laundering (§ 261 StGB)
A money laundering allegation and financial distress require a coordinated assessment. We organise the financial picture and involve appropriate lawyers for the criminal-law assessment.
What does § 261 StGB cover?
Section 261 StGB concerns property derived from unlawful conduct. Depending on the statutory elements, concealment, certain transfers, acquisition or use may be covered. Paragraph 6 also covers grossly negligent failure to recognise the origin under its conditions. Origin, conduct and knowledge must be assessed individually.
Criminal proceedings and debt are separate issues
Insolvency does not end criminal proceedings. Criminal fines are excluded from German discharge under § 302 no. 2 InsO. Confiscation, damages and other claims each require separate legal assessment. Foreign proceedings do not provide blanket protection from criminal consequences.
Documents for a coordinated assessment
Relevant documents include official correspondence, contracts, payment records and an overview of companies, accounts and claims. Responses on criminal matters are coordinated with the responsible lawyer. We support the financial review and coordination of next steps.
Your situation deserves a clear next step.
We assess your circumstances personally and involve the appropriate professionals for legal and tax questions.