Legal push to revive asset forfeiture targets corrupt officials and stolen wealth
Calls to reinstate and expand asset forfeiture in corruption cases have gained momentum. Legal experts and anti-corruption groups argue that this measure would help recover stolen funds and support crime victims. The push follows years of weakened enforcement after previous rules were scaled back.
During Soviet times, asset forfeiture covered a wide range of offences, including corruption. But later reforms removed it for many crimes, a change critics say was driven by those seeking to avoid accountability.
Reinstating asset forfeiture aims to address public demand for tougher anti-corruption action. The recovered funds could be redirected to state use and victim compensation. With stronger oversight and transparency, the system would have better tools to trace and reclaim illicit wealth.
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