Civil Asset Recovery Initiative

The Civil Asset Recovery Initiative (CARI) is a program by the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at identifying and seizing assets obtained through criminal activity, such as drug trafficking, fraud, or corruption. It involves legal processes to recover property like cash, real estate, or vehicles without necessarily charging the owner with a crime, focusing instead on proven illicit source of the assets. The initiative helps prevent criminals from keeping the profits of their illegal actions and supports efforts to dismantle criminal enterprises while ensuring fair legal procedures for property owners.