The Director of Public Prosecutions v Jurijs Sorokins

Amount Forfeited

€7,056

Court Date

20 July 2016

Venue

Wexford Circuit Court

Judge

Barry Hickson

Summary

On the 20 July 2016, Wexford Circuit Court ordered the forfeiture to the Exchequer of cash amounting to €7,056 pursuant to Section 39, Criminal Justice Act 1994, as amended by Section 21, Proceeds of Crime (Amendment) Act 2005 which had been seized and detained on 19 February 2014 by Revenue Enforcement Officers during a search of a residence in Kilmore Quay, Co Wexford.

Following an investigation by Revenue's Investigations and Prosecutions Division, a file on the matter was referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions who directed the forfeiture proceedings.

Outcome

The application for forfeiture was contested by Counsel on behalf of Mr Sorokins, however Judge Hickson ordered the forfeiture as he was satisfied that it was proven on the balance of probabilities to represent the proceeds of crime, or was intended for use in criminal conduct.