R (Commonwealth) v Aurav (Gaurav) ARORA [2013] NSWDC 152

R (Commonwealth) v Aurav (Gaurav) ARORA [2013] NSWDC 152

Given the sustained, organised nature of large-scale clandestine transfers to India with intent to avoid statutory reporting, absence of mitigating proof regarding the source of funds, and inapplicability of significant mental health mitigation, and considering the plea and cooperation, a full-time custodial sentence of 6 years 9 months with a non-parole period of 3 years 9 months is required for both specific and general deterrence.

Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
23 August 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
['sentencing' 'money Laundering']
['criminal Law'] ['sentencing' 'money Laundering']

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Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 ['What is the appropriate sentence for dealing with proceeds of crime (over $1,000,000) with intent to conceal source in breach of s 400.3(1) Criminal Code Act 1995?' "Does the offender's mental illness (schizophrenia) mitigate moral culpability and the sentence to be imposed?" 'What regard should be had to the source and destination of the remitted funds for assessment of seriousness?']

Ratio Decidendi

Given the sustained, organised nature of large-scale clandestine transfers to India with intent to avoid statutory reporting, absence of mitigating proof regarding the source of funds, and inapplicability of significant mental health mitigation, and considering the plea and cooperation, a full-time custodial sentence of 6 years 9 months with a non-parole period of 3 years 9 months is required for both specific and general deterrence.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • ['Mr Arora is convicted.' 'Sentenced to 6 years 9 months imprisonment.' 'Sentence to commence 17 February 2010.' 'Non-parole period of 3 years 9 months, to expire 16 November 2013.' 'Release to parole on that date subject to s 19AL Crimes Act 1914.']