Asset Tracing and Recovery in Financial Crime Cases

Asset tracing has become an indispensable tool in the prosecution of financial crimes in Nigeria. From the Inspector General of Police's case to the prosecution of former state governors, our firm has helped develop the body of law around asset tracing, freezing and forfeiture. This piece walks practitioners through the procedural and substantive steps involved, including interim and final forfeiture proceedings under the AFFA and related instruments.