Mo, R v [2013] NICC 25 (17 October 2013)

Mo, R v [2013] NICC 25 (17 October 2013)

The prosecution failed to adduce evidence that the monies converted were criminal property at the time of conversion, as required by law; therefore, there is no case to answer and the proceedings should not continue.

Citation
[2013] NICC 25
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Paul Wu Pu Mo
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
17 October 2013
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer (galbraith Submission)
Outcome
case dismissed (no case to answer)
Legal Topics
Proceeds of Crime, Money Laundering, Criminal Property, Abuse of Process, Tax Evasion
Criminal Law Proceeds of Crime Money Laundering Criminal Property Abuse of Process Tax Evasion

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Paul Wu Pu Mo

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Ruling on No Case to Answer (galbraith Submission)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the prosecution established that the property converted was 'criminal property' at the time of conversion
  2. 2 Whether the prosecution's conduct amounted to an abuse of process

Ratio Decidendi

The prosecution failed to adduce evidence that the monies converted were criminal property at the time of conversion, as required by law; therefore, there is no case to answer and the proceedings should not continue.

Court Disposition

case dismissed (no case to answer)

Orders

  • Proceedings against Paul Wu Pu Mo stayed and not to proceed further.