Verdrag inzake het witwassen, de opsporing, de inbeslagneming en de confiscatie van opbrengsten van misdrijven
Geldig vanaf 1 september 1993
Geldig vanaf 1 september 1993
Verdrag inzake het witwassen, de opsporing, de inbeslagneming en de confiscatie van opbrengsten van misdrijven
Opschrift
Convention on Laundering, Search, Seizure and Confiscation of the Proceeds from Crime
Preambule
The member States of the Council of Europe and the other States signatory hereto,
Considering that the aim of the Council of Europe is to achieve a greater unity between its members;
Convinced of the need to pursue a common criminal policy aimed at the protection of society;
Considering that the fight against serious crime, which has become an increasingly international problem, calls for the use of modern and effective methods on an international scale;
Believing that one of these methods consists in depriving criminals of the proceeds from crimes;
Considering that for the attainment of this aim a well functioning system of international co-operation also must be established;
Have agreed as follows: