'Queensland's crime watchdog has wielded controversial confiscation laws against alleged sellers of illicit tobacco for the first time, targeting a man who says he once worked in Iraqi military intelligence.
The Supreme Court action has already frozen assets, including $836,000 in cash, bank accounts and four properties that authorities allege are linked to Oliver Bailey.
The state could ultimately seek payment of more than $6 million or any other amount deemed to be the value of proceeds from alleged illegal activity.
The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) confirmed the action is the first such civil lawsuit under confiscation laws against alleged illicit tobacco sales.'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-28/queensland-confiscation-laws-illicit-tobacco-sellers/104855190 #auslaw
The Supreme Court action has already frozen assets, including $836,000 in cash, bank accounts and four properties that authorities allege are linked to Oliver Bailey.
The state could ultimately seek payment of more than $6 million or any other amount deemed to be the value of proceeds from alleged illegal activity.
The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) confirmed the action is the first such civil lawsuit under confiscation laws against alleged illicit tobacco sales.'
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-28/queensland-confiscation-laws-illicit-tobacco-sellers/104855190 #auslaw
Queensland's controversial confiscation laws used against alleged illicit tobacco sellers for first time
Queensland's crime watchdog has wielded controversial confiscation laws against alleged sellers of illicit tobacco for the first time.Liam Walsh (ABC News)
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