Odhner v FIU (MA 222/2016) [2016] SCSC 523 (20 July 2016)

The court found it just and necessary to order the release of USD 3,000 to the applicant's attorney based on the affidavit and absence of objection from the respondent.

Citation: [2016] SCSC 523
Parties: Petitioner: Carl Odhner; Respondent: Financial Intelligence Unit
Court: Supreme Court
Jurisdiction: Seychelles
Judgment Date: 20 July 2016
Case Number: MA 222/2016
Procedural Posture: Civil / Interlocutory Order
Outcome: application granted
Legal Topics: Proceeds of Crime, Civil Confiscation, Interlocutory Orders
Source Language: English

Criminal Law Financial Law Proceeds of Crime Civil Confiscation Interlocutory Orders

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Parties

Carl Odhner

Petitioner

Financial Intelligence Unit

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil / Interlocutory Order

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant is entitled to the release of USD 3,000 held by the receiver under an interlocutory order pursuant to the Proceeds of Crime Civil Confiscation Act 2008.

Ratio Decidendi

The court found it just and necessary to order the release of USD 3,000 to the applicant's attorney based on the affidavit and absence of objection from the respondent.

Court Disposition

application granted

Orders

The sum of USD 3,000 standing to the credit of the receiver is to be paid by the receiver to Ms Samantha Aglae, Attorney for the Applicant.