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Use of first UK unexplained wealth orders hailed as 'landmark' by Transparency International

( February 28, 2018, 15:24 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Campaign group Transparency International UK has hailed the first use of new UK legislation designed to help recover the proceeds of crime as a "landmark moment." The National Crime Agency yesterday obtained two "unexplained wealth orders" to freeze two properties worth 22 million pounds. "This announcement is a strong indicator that UWOs will be used in addressing the billions of pounds worth of property bought with suspicious wealth in the UK,” Transparency said.The statement follows....

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