Money Laundering Defense
Understanding AML Enforcement Risks
While anti-money laundering procedures serve essential protective functions, they are frequently subject to misapplication and abuse, leaving legitimate businesses and individuals vulnerable to unfounded investigations.
Common AML Enforcement Issues
Financial institutions routinely file suspicious transaction reports without sufficient justification, potentially crippling legitimate businesses through unexplained account closures and asset freezes. These actions often trigger prosecutorial intervention based on questionable evidence, creating cascading legal and financial consequences.
Skarbiec Law Firm represents victims of financial crimes, including online fraud, cryptocurrency fraud, and exchange security breaches. We also defend individuals and entities facing money laundering allegations, particularly those arising from:
Tax-Related Accusations: Cases involving alleged CIT fraud or aggressive Personal Income Tax optimization strategies where money laundering charges are added to compound prosecutorial leverage.
Cryptocurrency Activities: Representation for digital asset traders, exchange operators, and blockchain professionals facing scrutiny from traditional financial institutions unfamiliar with emerging technologies.
International Business Structures: Defense for clients utilizing legitimate corporate arrangements including offshore entities, nominee directors, trustee shareholders, tax residency optimization, and economic citizenship programs.
We also provide compliance support to obligated institutions developing comprehensive anti-money laundering procedures.
Our Services
Criminal Defense & Asset Protection:
– Representation against unjustified asset freezing by banks, law enforcement agencies, or tax authorities
– Defense following account termination without legal basis
– Criminal representation for money laundering allegations
– Appeals and administrative proceedings
Compliance & Risk Management:
– Comprehensive audits of AML/CFT policies and procedures for compliance with national and international regulations
– Development of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing procedures
– Regulatory implementation support and ongoing compliance monitoring
– Institutional risk assessments for money laundering and terrorism financing
Regulatory Support:
– Ultimate Beneficial Owner (UBO) identification protocols and customer due diligence procedures
– Regulatory dispute resolution with supervisory authorities
– Professional AML/CFT training programs for compliance personnel
Why Skarbiec Law Firm?
Our specialized practice encompasses comprehensive AML compliance implementation across diverse sectors including cryptocurrency exchanges, art galleries, auction houses, precious metals dealers, and professional service providers. We excel in risk assessment for entities operating in emerging industries such as digital asset services and NFT platforms.
We provide strategic counsel for individuals and organizations conducting business in higher-risk jurisdictions, including the United Arab Emirates and other developing financial centers, ensuring compliance while preserving legitimate commercial interests.
International Sanctions Expertise:
Skarbiec Law Firm maintains a international sanctions expertise addressing the complex intersection of domestic, European Union, United Nations, and United States sanctions regimes. Economic and financial sanctions create compliance obligations extending beyond financial institutions to all natural and legal persons operating within EU jurisdiction or conducting business with EU entities abroad.
This represents an exceptionally complex legal landscape requiring consideration of multiple overlapping sanctions frameworks, including targeted measures against Russia, North Korea, and Venezuela. Our practice ensures comprehensive compliance while protecting legitimate business operations and individual rights.
