New Law Allows Defendants to Explain Assets in Money Laundering Cases
The article discusses how the principle of reversing the burden of proof in money laundering cases does not go against the presumption of innocence. The law requires individuals to explain the origin of their assets if they are suspected of money laundering, but not being able to do so does not automatically make them guilty. The Public Prosecutor still needs to prove the charges. The researchers used normative legal research to analyze legal texts and academic works.