1 Jul 2020
R v MATAMATA [2020] NZHC 1530
- Citation
- [2020] NZHC 1530
- Court
- High Court
The Court found on the evidence that both Kiwi Street properties were instruments of crime because they enabled the commission and facilitation of slavery and trafficking offences; the defendant retained effective control over the properties and thus had an enforceable interest; the parties agreed the defendant's partial interest equated to 49% equity valued at $215,000; having regard to s142N factors and third-party interests, a consent Instrument Forfeiture Order forfeiting that partial interest to the Crown was appropriate and was made with specified procedures for payment and application…