Seize
Under the Proceeds of Crime Act, 1996 to 2016 the Bureau can freeze and seize assets which it shows to the High Court are the proceeds of criminal conduct. This is done on the civil standard of proof which is known internationally as non-Conviction Based Forfeiture.
Tax
The Bureau can tax all sources of income. Where a person has a lifestyle not consistent with their returns to the Revenue Commissioners, the Bureau can raise tax assessments, issue tax demands and collect tax where it has not been paid. CAB can also implement all Customs controls and legislation as and when necessary.
Recover
Social Welfare payments are made by the Department of Social Protection. The Bureau is empowered to investigate, determine and recover any Social Welfare payments that have been falsely claimed. The Minister may also refer cases to the Bureau where there are reasonable grounds to believe that Social Welfare Officials may be subject to threats or other forms of intimidation.
News/Press Releases/Publications
CAB – Annual Report 2022
The Criminal Assets Bureau welcomes the publication of its Annual Report for 2022 by the Minister for Justice, Helen McEntee. This is the 27th Annual Report of the Criminal Assets Bureau. The Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2021 is currently [...]
CAB search in Dublin Metropolitan Region
The Criminal Assets Bureau conducted a search operation in the Dublin Metropolitan Region this morning, Tuesday 18 July 2023. The operation involved the search of four residential dwellings by Criminal Assets Bureau personnel with the assistance of the Emergency Response [...]