Criminal asset forfeiture

Criminal asset forfeiture is a legal process where the government can seize property or money believed to be linked to criminal activity. This means if authorities suspect that an item, like cash or a car, was acquired through crime, they can take it away, even if the owner hasn’t been convicted of a crime. The goal is to disrupt criminal enterprises by removing their profits. However, this practice can raise concerns about due process and the rights of property owners, as the burden often shifts to them to prove their innocence regarding the seized assets.