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Money Laundering
8 articles on money laundering: penalties, case law and defense strategy. See the practice area →
Money Laundering Through Front Men in Spain: Liability and Defence
Anyone lending their name as the holder of accounts, assets or companies may face money laundering charges under Art. 301 CP. Forms, mental element and defence.
Europe's New Anti-Money-Laundering Rulebook (AMLR and AMLA): Cash Limits and Criminal Exposure in Spain
The EU's single AML rulebook, the new Frankfurt-based AMLA authority and an EU-wide cash limit are coming. How they sit on top of money laundering under Article 301 CP in Spain.
Spain Abolishes the Golden Visa in 2025: The Money-Laundering and Criminal Risks That Remain
Since 3 April 2025 Spain no longer grants residency for buying property. The abolition creates no new offence, but the criminal risks attached to the scheme — money laundering above all — remain.
Money Laundering through Real Estate in Spain (Art. 301 CP)
How illicit money is funnelled into property deals, the red flags prosecutors look for and the lines of defence against art. 301 CP.
Money Laundering Laws in Spain: Expats and Investors Guide (2026)
Spain's anti-money laundering laws are among Europe's strictest. This guide explains how expats, property buyers, and business owners can inadvertently…
Money Laundering: Criminal Defence Guide 2026
Under investigation for money laundering? We explain the indicators the prosecution uses, the penalties provided for, the difference from self-laundering,…
The Offence of Self-Laundering: Is Spending Stolen Money an Offence?
We analyse the complex concept of self-laundering. When does the mere enjoyment of unlawful gains become a fresh offence of money laundering?
The Digital Euro and Money Laundering: New Challenges
With the imminent arrival of the Digital Euro, the rules of the game for financial privacy and capital control will change. How does it affect you?
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