Germany takes step closer to tougher financial crime laws
By Martin Coyle ( August 12, 2026, 12:24 GMT | Insight) -- New legislation designed to combat financial crime was passed by Germany's top lawmakers on Wednesday, as it moves to becoming law there. Finance minister Lars Klingbeil said that if suspects cannot prove they've acquired assets such as sportscars or expensive watches legally, then these items would be subject to seizure.New legislation designed to combat financial crime was passed by Germany's top lawmakers on Wednesday, as it moves to becoming law there....
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