AMLA 2001
Updated 2026-09-29
The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA) makes it an offence to move, hide, or disguise money that came from crime, including scams. It also gives authorities the power to freeze, seize, and eventually forfeit money identified as proceeds of a crime.
When it matters
AMLA is part of why fast action helps: once scam money is flagged, authorities can use these powers to freeze a mule account before funds are moved further or laundered through other accounts. It works alongside a police report and the CCID investigation, rather than something you apply for yourself.
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