AMLA Forfeiture : Can A Public Prosecutor Apply To High Court To Forfeit An Entire Bank Account When Only Part Of The Money Is Linked To Crime?

In LWC Good Service Sdn Bhd v. Public Prosecutor [2026] CLJU 3798, the Court of Appeal examined the evidential threshold for forfeiture under Section 56 of AMLA and reaffirmed the importance of establishing an evidentiary nexus between the property sought to be forfeited and unlawful activity. The decision highlights the doctrine of severability, distinguishing proven proceeds of crime from funds that have not been sufficiently linked to criminal activity, and reinforces the constitutional protection against arbitrary deprivation of property under Article 13 of the Federal Constitution.

Can Your Business Bank Account Become Part Of A Money-Laundering Investigation Because Of Someone Else’s Cybercrime?

Your business could face scrutiny if funds linked to cybercrime pass through its bank account, even if you were unaware of the underlying criminal activity. From suspicious third-party payments to unexpected transfers, seemingly ordinary business transactions can expose your company to financial and legal risks.

Learn how to identify red flags, protect your business, and respond appropriately to suspicious transactions before they escalate into a money-laundering investigation.